Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Auschwitz

Proper noun
/ˈaʊʃvɪts/
Definition
Auschwitz was a complex of concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Examples
  • Auschwitz was the site of immense suffering and loss during the Holocaust.
  • Many survivors of Auschwitz shared their experiences to educate others about the atrocities committed there.
Meaning
The name Auschwitz has become synonymous with the horrors of the Holocaust and the systematic genocide of Jews and other targeted groups.
Synonyms
  • Holocaust (contextual synonym)
  • Death camp (contextual synonym)