Pogrom

See also: pogrom

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian погро́м (pogróm). First attested in the late 19th century, in more general use since the Russian pogroms of 1905.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /poˈɡʁoːm/
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  • Hyphenation: Po‧grom

Noun

Pogrom n or m (strong, genitive Pogroms, plural Pogrome)

  1. pogrom (organized riot against an ethnic or religious minority, especially Jews)

Usage notes

  • 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

Declension of Pogrom [neuter // masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das, der Pogrom die Pogrome
genitive eines des Pogroms der Pogrome
dative einem dem Pogrom den Pogromen
accusative ein, einen das, den Pogrom die Pogrome

Further reading

  • “Pogrom” in Duden online
  • “Pogrom” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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