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joy division

Noun

Meaning

joy division (plural joy divisions)

(historical, World War II) A Nazi concentration camp brothel and its battalion of conscripted sex slaves of young Jewish women.

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Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I mean, even Joy Division are a bit over-rated, I think. They're very good live, but on record... Ian McCulloch

I started listening to the Cure around the time I discovered Joy Division and, like Joy Division, they have shaped my taste in all sorts of dark and dreary ways. Danielle Trussoni

I have a tattoo of Joy Division on my chest, and I like One Direction. Jamie Blackley

Although their career spanned less than four years, Joy Division have continued to exert a vast influence on a variety of subsequent artists. Source: Internet

Formed by Sumner and Hook after the two attended a Sex Pistols gig, Joy Division moved beyond their punk roots to develop a sound and style that made them one of the pioneers of the post-punk movement. Source: Internet

Bowie: An Illustrated Record: p.92 Post-punk bands Joy Division and New Order were heavily influenced by the band. Source: Internet

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