Spanish Conversation · Level 119
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Spanish word
pogrom
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈɣɾom/
Meaning
- masculine nounanti-Jewish riot
Example
El pueblo vivió un pogrom motivado por el antisemitismo.
The town experienced an anti-Jewish riot motivated by antisemitism.
More examples
¿Has oído hablar del pogrom que ocurrió en la región?
Have you heard about the pogrom that took place in the region?
Core concept
Mass violent attack targeting a Jewish community and its property.
Similar words
pogromo: Mob assault motivated by antisemitism, with looting, arson, and destruction of Jewish neighborhoods.
motín: Mass disturbance where crowds riot, damage property, and sometimes loot or attack.
persecución: Sustained campaign of harassment, discrimination, or violence against a particular group.
masacre: Single event in which many people are killed in a large-scale, indiscriminate slaughter.
Definition in Spanish
Se refiere a disturbios violentos dirigidos contra la población judía, con ataques a personas y bienes por razones antisemitas.
Word origin
The Spanish term is borrowed from Russian пoгpoм, reflects grom 'thunder' with a formative prefix, and names antisemitic riots first recorded in the Russian Empire.
Usage tips
- Because pogrom carries heavy historical weight, providing context such as location and motive helps avoid vagueness or unintended offense in conversation.
Other meanings
- pogromnoun