Definition of pogrom
: an organized massacre of helpless people; specifically : such a massacre of Jews
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Origin and Etymology of pogrom
Yiddish, from Russ, literally, devastation
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Definition of pogrom
transitive verb
: to massacre or destroy in a pogrom
First Known Use of pogrom
1915
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: the organized killing of many helpless people usually because of their race or religion
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