Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dachau

Proper noun

/ˈdɑːkaʊ/

Definition

Dachau is a town in Bavaria, Germany, known historically for its concentration camp established during World War II.

Examples

Dachau was liberated by American forces in April 1945.
The memorial site at Dachau serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
Visiting Dachau can be a sobering experience, as it reflects on a painful part of history.

Meaning

It often refers to the Dachau concentration camp, which was the first Nazi concentration camp opened in Germany and served as a model for future camps.