gulag
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Noun — The Soviet system of forced-labor camps and prisons, especially under Stalin.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Russian acronym ГУЛАГ (GULAG), for the Soviet agency that ran the forced-labor camp network from 1918 to 1960.
Full origin of gulag →Frequently asked questions
What does “gulag” mean?
The word “gulag” means the Soviet system of forced-labor camps and prisons, especially under Stalin. In plain terms, the Soviet forced-labor camp system, or loosely, any brutal system of political imprisonment.
How do you pronounce “gulag”?
“Gulag” is pronounced GOO-lahg (/ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gulag” in a sentence?
Here is “gulag” used in a sentence: “Millions of people passed through the gulag system between the 1930s and 1950s.”
What part of speech is “gulag”?
“Gulag” is a noun.
Where does the word “gulag” come from?
The word “gulag” dates back to around 1918 and comes from Russian. Borrowed from the Russian acronym ГУЛАГ (GULAG), for the Soviet agency that ran the forced-labor camp network from 1918 to 1960.
How many meanings does “gulag” have?
“Gulag” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Soviet system of forced-labor camps and prisons, especially under Stalin.
