Meaning of the word pogrom in English

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pogrom

US /ˈpoʊ.ɡrəm/
UK /ˈpɒɡ.rəm/

Noun

an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular that of Jews in Russia or eastern Europe

Example:
Historically, pogroms were often state-sponsored attacks against Jewish communities.
The city experienced a violent pogrom that targeted minority groups.