Kapo
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Kapo
< German, perhaps shortening of French caporal corporal 2
Example Sentences
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Alongside Kapo on “Bien Pedos,” Xavi tests the waters with a pop-reggaeton track — in which Kapo’s raspy vocals bring an edge to Xavi’s distinct sonorous vocal style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
A Kapo was a concentration camp inmate who was given privileges for supervising prisoner work gangs.
From Reuters ● Jun. 12, 2023
Olivier Kapo, a former Birmingham and Wigan midfielder, played for Levadiakos in Greece in 2013-14.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2022
Helm shows that, in Ravensbrück, where the term “Blockova” was used, rather than Kapo, power struggles took place among prisoner factions over who would occupy the Blockova position in each barrack.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 30, 2015
And now go back to your place . . .” a half hour before the usual time to stop work, the Kapo assembled the entire Kommando.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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