prison camp
A 'prison camp' refers to a secured facility for detaining prisoners of war or political prisoners, often under harsh conditions.
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Definition
B2Military
(technical)A secured facility where prisoners of war are detained and monitored by armed guards.
Example
- During the war, many soldiers were sent to a prison camp after being captured.
B2Political
(technical)A guarded area where political prisoners are held, often under severe conditions.
Example
- The dissidents were taken to a prison camp for their opposition to the regime.
B2Law
(US, informal)A low-security facility where less dangerous inmates are housed and allowed to work outside the prison.
Example
- The inmates at the prison camp often work on community projects during the day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "prison camp":
concentration campdeath campreeducation campcamp downdetention centresummer camp