word
gulag
GOO-lag
ˈɡuːlæɡListen
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Syllable breakdown
gulag
Dictionary meaning
The Soviet system of forced-labour camps, or an individual camp in that system; used to imprison political prisoners and criminals under Stalin.
History and origin
Russian acronym — 'Glavnoye Upravleniye Lagerey' (Main Camp Administration).
Common mispronunciations
GUH-lagGYOO-lag
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