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How is the word in the book 'joy camp' an example of doublespeak?

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The compound word 'joy camp' means forced-labor camp. The meaning of the word is entirely opposite to what the meaning of each word of 'joy camp' would mean. The words used as doublespeak are intended to show ambiguous meanings that reflected the hidden meaning altogether. The meaning of the word 'joy' is to show happiness and 'camp' is the place in which people live temporarily. The literal meaning of the compound word 'joy camp' would mean a place where people would live with happiness and would be a place of recreation. However, the word has a different meaning. It signifies a place which is inclined towards forced labor. The meaning is completely opposite to what it intends. Hence, it is an example of doublespeak.

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