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n. An organized, often officially encouraged massacre or persecution of a minority group, especially one conducted against Jews.

n. A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.

n. In Russia, an organized massacre, particularly a massacre of Jews that is countenanced more or less openly by the officials.

n. organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews)

"I don't want to use the word pogrom, it would be too strong."

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