Term
pogroms
A mob attack against a religious, racial, or national minority, either approved or condoned by authorities.
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Definition
A mob attack, either approved or condoned by authorities, against the persons and property of a religious, racial, or national minority.
Sources
- 1.“Pogrom.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: "Pogrom." Encyclopaedia Britannica. April 9, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/topic/pogrom.
Last revised August 14, 2026