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In Night, what are musulman?

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Muselman: German for "Muslim." Concentration camp slang for a prisoner who is so weak he appears apathetic about living or dying. Possibly derived from the perceived resemblance of a prisoner in a Muslim prayer position.

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Oprah's Book Club, Night, Glossary