STALAG


Meaning of STALAG in English

[ 'stalag , 'ʃtalag ]

■ noun (in the Second World War) a German prison camp, especially one for non-commissioned officers and privates.

Origin

Ger., contr. of Stammlager , from Stamm 'base, main stock' + Lager 'camp'.

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