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Sonder-kommando

Definition:

A term used to describe a group of prisoners, usually in concentration camps during World War II, who were forced to work in the crematoriums and gas chambers, handling the bodies of those who were killed.

Senses:

Noun (singular):

A member of the Sonder-kommando.

Noun (plural):

The group of prisoners collectively known as the Sonder-kommando.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sonder-kommando showed great bravery in risking their lives to reveal the atrocities committed in the concentration camps.

2. Many survivors of the Holocaust have shared the horrific experiences they endured while being part of the sonder-kommando.

3. The sonder-kommando carried out their grim duties under constant surveillance and threats from the Nazi guards.

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