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noun
A camp in which either prisoners of war or political prisoners are interned.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A low-security federal prison.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
a camp for prisoners of war
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: internment camp, prisoner of war camp, POW camp
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Broader terms: camp
Narrower terms: gulag
noun
a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: work camp, prison farm
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: camp
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Across languages
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