internment
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for internment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of imprisoning or confining someone, usually without trial, often for political or wartime reasons.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use internment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From intern plus the suffix -ment.
Full origin of internment →Frequently asked questions
What does “internment” mean?
The word “internment” means the act of imprisoning or confining someone, usually without trial, often for political or wartime reasons. In plain terms, being locked up or confined by the state, typically without a trial, often during wartime.
How do you pronounce “internment”?
“Internment” is pronounced ihn-TURN-muhnt (/ɪnˈtɝnmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “internment” in a sentence?
Here is “internment” used in a sentence: “The museum has an exhibit on the internment of civilians during the war.”
What part of speech is “internment”?
“Internment” is a noun.