Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Buchenwald
Proper Noun
/ˈbuːkənvaːlt/
Definition
Buchenwald was a concentration camp established by the Nazis near Weimar, Germany, during World War II.
Examples
- Buchenwald was liberated by Allied forces in April 1945.
- The camp held tens of thousands of prisoners, including political dissenters and Jews.
Meaning
The term ‘Buchenwald’ translates to ‘beech forest’ in German, reflecting the camp’s location in a wooded area.
Synonyms
- None (it is a proper noun referring to a specific place).
