Forced labor camps, also known as labor camps or concentration camps, refer to places where people are forcibly detained and made to work against their will. These camps have existed throughout history, and have been used for various purposes, including punishment, exploitation, and extermination.
Synonyms for forced labor camps include gulags, work camps, internment camps, reeducation camps, and prison camps. These terms have been used to denote different types of forced labor camps, depending on their purpose and location. Gulags, for example, were Soviet forced labor camps that were infamous for their harsh conditions and high mortality rates. Work camps, on the other hand, may refer to any type of labor camp, where people are forced to work for little or no pay.