Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detention-camp
noun
/dɪˈtɛnʃən kæmp/
Definition
A detention camp is a facility where individuals are detained, often without due process, typically for political reasons or during wartime.
Examples
- During the war, many innocent civilians were sent to a detention camp.
- The refugee detention camp faced widespread criticism for its living conditions.
- Activists are advocating for the rights of those held in detention camps.
Meaning
Detention camps are used to hold people, often due to their political beliefs, citizenship, or because they are deemed a threat to national security.
Synonyms
- internment camp
- prison camp
- holding facility
