noun
internment
ihn-TURN-muhnt
noun
1
The act of imprisoning or confining someone, usually without trial, often for political or wartime reasons.
"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.
Common pairings
internment camp
wartime internment
Word Forms
internments plural
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Etymology
From intern plus the suffix -ment.