reeducation camp

English

noun
Definitions
  • A camp or prison where ideological dissidents undergo reeducation or indoctrination.
  • (dated) A camp where people are rehabilitated to health, especially after injury.

Etymology

Compound from English reeducation + English camp (fight, an affected exaggerated style, struggle, contend).

Origin

English

camp

Gloss

fight, an affected exaggerated style, struggle, contend

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

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