pogrom

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Russian погром.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɒgɹəm/, SAMPA: /"pQgr@m/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈpoʊgɹəm/, SAMPA: /"poUgr@m/

[edit] Noun

pogrom (plural pogroms)

1. A riot aimed at persecution of a particular group, usually on the basis of their religion or ethnic origin.

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