Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pow-camp
noun
/ˈpæʊˌkæmp/
Definition
A place where prisoners of war are held by a belligerent power.
Examples
- The soldiers were taken to a pow-camp after their capture.
- Life in the pow-camp was challenging, with limited resources and strict rules.
- The conditions in the pow-camp were widely criticized by international observers.
Meaning
Pow-camp refers to a facility designated for the confinement of captured military personnel, typically during wartime.
Synonyms
- prisoner of war camp
- military detention facility
- concentration camp
