Pogrom
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noun.
An organized, often officially encouraged massacre or persecution of a minority group, especially one conducted against Jews.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
In Russia, an organized massacre, particularly a massacre of Jews that is countenanced more or less openly by the officials.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
A
riot
aimed at
persecution
or
massacre
of a particular
ethnic
or
religious
group, usually Jews.
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noun.
organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews)
Word Usage
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