freikorps

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What does freikorps mean?

A German-speaking corps of military or paramilitary and free (autonomous) nature, in some cases a private militia or army; in particular, such a group linked to Germany.

Where does freikorps come from?

Unadapted borrowing from German Freikorps.

How to pronounce freikorps

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