Pogrom
See also: pogrom
German
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Russian погро́м (pogróm). First attested in the late 19th century, in more general use since the Russian pogroms of 1905.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editPogrom n or m (strong, genitive Pogroms, plural Pogrome)
- pogrom (organized riot against an ethnic or religious minority, especially Jews)
Usage notes
edit- Both genders have been in use alongside from the beginning. The masculine was once predominant, but in the 21st century the neuter seems to be establishing itself more and more.
Declension
editDeclension of Pogrom [neuter // masculine, strong]