Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

concentration camp

Noun

/ˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən kæmp/

Definition

A concentration camp is a place where a large number of people, often political prisoners or members of marginalized groups, are detained without trial and subjected to harsh conditions.

Examples

The survivors recounted their harrowing experiences in the concentration camp.
Many concentration camps were established during World War II.
The documentary shed light on the harsh realities of life in a concentration camp.

Meaning

The term refers to facilities established for the confinement, mistreatment, and forced labor of individuals, often during times of war or oppressive regimes.