internment
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.”
How to use internment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing locked up or confined by the state, typically without a trial, often during wartime.
Word forms
internments plural
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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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Rhymes for internment
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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.