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gestapo

/ɡɛˈstɑpoʊ/

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What does gestapo mean?

proper noun

  1. (historical) The secret police of Nazi Germany.
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proper noun

  1. (derogatory, informal) Any militant oppressive force or group.
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IPA pronunciation

/ɡɛˈstɑpoʊ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ɡəˈʃtɑpoʊ/
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