Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zek
noun
/zɛk/
Definition
A term that refers to a prisoner in a Soviet labor camp.
Examples
- After being sentenced, he felt like a zek in the dark confines of the prison.
- The zek shared his story of survival under challenging circumstances.
- Life as a zek was filled with hard labor and little hope for freedom.
Meaning
Zek is used to describe a convict or inmate, especially in relation to the harsh conditions of the Soviet penal system.
Synonyms
- inmate
- convict
- prisoner
- detainee
