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Term: Gulag

Definition:

1. (Noun) A system of forced labor camps in the Soviet Union, particularly during Joseph Stalin's rule, where political prisoners and other dissidents were imprisoned and subjected to harsh conditions.

2. (Noun) Any similar oppressive system of forced labor camps.

Sample Sentences:

• The gulag system in the Soviet Union was notorious for its brutality.
• During Stalin's regime, countless individuals were sent to the gulag for expressing their dissent.
• After his arrest, he spent several years in the gulag, enduring grueling labor and inhumane treatment.
• The gulag is a haunting reminder of a dark period in history.
• Living conditions in the gulag were unbearable, with prisoners suffering from malnutrition and extreme cold.

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