kapo Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɑːpəʊ/
What Does Kapo Mean?
As a noun, kapo means A prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp who was given food and privileges in return for supervising other prisoners doing forced labor. It can also mean A Jewish person perceived as enabling or assisting harm to the larger Jewish community by collaborating or allying with antisemites.
Quick Facts About Kapo
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːpəʊ/ |
| Plural | kapos |
Kapo Definition (Noun)
- A prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp who was given food and privileges in return for supervising other prisoners doing forced labor.
- A Jewish person perceived as enabling or assisting harm to the larger Jewish community by collaborating or allying with antisemites.
Synonyms of Kapo
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Kapo synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
kapo (plural kapos)
Origin of Kapo
Borrowed from German Kapo, see there for further etymology. Doublet of corporal and capo.