prison camp

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noun

a camp for the confinement of prisoners of war or political prisoners.

a camp for less dangerous prisoners assigned to outdoor work, usually for the government.

Origin:
1905–10

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prison camp
noun
1.	a camp for prisoners of war
2.	a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects [syn: work camp]

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The minimum security prison camp doesn't have fences around its perimeter.

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