noun
internment
ihn-TURN-muhnt
Internment (noun) means the act of imprisoning or confining someone, usually without trial, often for political or wartime reasons. Example: “The museum has an exhibit on the internment of civilians during the war.”
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The act of imprisoning or confining someone, usually without trial, often for political or wartime reasons.
"Nevertheless, the economic and emotional effects of the internment were severe, and the United States Government has yet to make good on its promises of reparations."
— Vivien Raynor, Interned Artists, Devoid of Grievance (1989)
"Policies that favor criminalization and internment are promoted over support for social transformation and equity."
— Randall Halle, The Seduction of Nazism (1996)
"The museum has an exhibit on the internment of civilians during the war."
How to use internment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing locked up or confined by the state, typically without a trial, often during wartime.
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Common pairings
internment camp
wartime internment
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Word forms
- Plural
- internments
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The museum has an exhibit on the _____ of civilians during the war.
Etymology
From intern plus the suffix -ment.
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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.
