What is another word for prisoner-of-war camps?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪzənəɹɒvwˈɔː kˈamps] (IPA)

Prisoner-of-war camps are detention facilities where captured soldiers are kept by the enemy during conflicts. Synonyms for the term include war captivity, captivity camps, detention centers, internment camps, and POW camps. These camps are usually established by authorities of the country where the war is being fought. In these camps, prisoners are subjected to certain restrictions as they are considered enemies of the state. They are given food and shelter but are restricted from other freedom privileges. They are usually released at the end of the conflict, and many prisoners are traumatized by their experience in these camps.

What are the hypernyms for Prisoner-of-war camps?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    detention centers, Armed forces units, Custodial venues, Places of internment, confinement facilities, military installations.

Related words: prison camps, internment camps, military prison camps, prisoner of war camps, war prisoner camps

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