Belsen

geographical name

Bel·​sen ˈbel-zən How to pronounce Belsen (audio)
-sən
variants or Bergen-Belsen
ˌber-gən- How to pronounce Belsen (audio)
ˌbər-
locality in northern Germany on Lüneburg Heath northwest of Celle

Note: Bergen-Belsen was the site of a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.

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“Belsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belsen. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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