What is "revier"

The German word Revier literally translates as a defined area or territory. In the everyday language it does not have any relation with concentration camps, but it is used to define animal territory or a working area. The Ruhr Area is often nicknamed Revier as well.

A revier (abbreviated from German Krankenrevier, or " sick bay", " dispensary") in the language of Nazi camps was a barrack for sick concentration camp inmates. Most of the medical personnel were inmates themselves. The conditions in reviers varied drastically depending on the type of the camp.