Gestapo
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Name — The secret state police of Nazi Germany, notorious for surveillance, terror, and persecution.
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Etymology
A German contraction of Geheime Staatspolizei, meaning "secret state police."
Full origin of Gestapo →Frequently asked questions
What does “Gestapo” mean?
The word “Gestapo” means the secret state police of Nazi Germany, notorious for surveillance, terror, and persecution. In plain terms, nazi Germany's secret police, or (loosely and often hyperbolically) any harshly controlling authority.
How do you pronounce “Gestapo”?
“Gestapo” is pronounced geh-STAH-poh (/ɡɛˈstɑpoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gestapo” in a sentence?
Here is “Gestapo” used in a sentence: “The Gestapo arrested anyone suspected of resisting the regime.”
What part of speech is “Gestapo”?
“Gestapo” is a name.
Where does the word “Gestapo” come from?
The word “Gestapo” comes from German. A German contraction of Geheime Staatspolizei, meaning "secret state police.".
Is “Gestapo” a common word?
“Gestapo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gestapo” have?
“Gestapo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the secret state police of Nazi Germany, notorious for surveillance, terror, and persecution.
