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gulag

/ˈɡu.lɑɡ/

Meanings
noun
A prison camp.

Examples :

"During Stalin's rule, many innocent people were sent to a gulag in Siberia. "
government history politics inhuman war state society

Related Words

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policies noun

/ˈpɑləsiz/ /ˈpɑlɪsiz/

A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body.

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

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dictator noun

/dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/

A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.

"Dictators are always punished eventually."

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endured verb

/ɪnˈdjɔːd/ /ɪnˈdɝd/

To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.

"The small plant endured the harsh winter and bloomed again in the spring. "

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volumes noun

/ˈvɒljuːmz/ /ˈvɑljumz/

A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.

"The room is 9x12x8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet."

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criticize verb

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

To find fault (with something).

"My teacher criticized my essay because it lacked supporting details. "

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silence noun

/ˈsaɪ.ləns/

The absence of any sound.

"When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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prison noun

/ˈpɹɪzən/

A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

"The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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innocent noun

/ˈɪnəsn̩t/

One who is innocent, especially a young child.

"The slaughter of the innocents was a significant event in the New Testament."

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brutality noun

/bruːˈtæləti/ /brəˈtæləti/

The state of being brutal.

"The teacher's harsh treatment of the student demonstrated a surprising brutality. "