General Government

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Calque of German Generalgouvernement. Strictly a mistranslation, because German Gouvernement (at least in this context) means governorate, not government.

Proper noun

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the General Government

  1. (historical) an occupation zone established by Nazi Germany in parts of Poland (including areas that are now part of Ukraine)

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