English Explanatory Dictionary

internment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɝnmənt/ /ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-internment.wav

Word forms

internment internments

Etymology

From intern + -ment.

Related words

interment

Derived words

internment camp
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