concentration camp
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A guarded camp used to imprison large numbers of people, usually for political reasons, often under brutal conditions.
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Which word fits the gap? "Survivors of the _____ shared their testimony with a new generation of students."
Answer: concentration camp
In your own words, what does "concentration camp" mean?
A guarded camp used to imprison large numbers of people, usually for political reasons, often under brutal conditions.
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