Auschwitz

proper noun

Meaning

A network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II.

Examples

Historians continue to study the records from Auschwitz to ensure the atrocities committed there are never forgotten.
Many survivors of Auschwitz have dedicated their lives to educating future generations about the dangers of hatred.

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Auschwitz

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊʃvɪts/

Definition

A network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II.

Examples

Historians continue to study the records from Auschwitz to ensure the atrocities committed there are never forgotten.
Many survivors of Auschwitz have dedicated their lives to educating future generations about the dangers of hatred.

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