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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

establishment go
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

institution go
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated

penal institution, penal facility go
an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public

camp
a penal institution (often for forced labor)

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4 Subcategories

concentration camp, stockade go
a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
labor camp, labour camp go
a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor
prison camp, internment camp, prisoner of war camp, POW camp go
a camp for prisoners of war
prison camp, work camp, prison farm go
a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects