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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial. countable, uncountable

   "Policies that favor criminalization and internment are promoted over support for social transformation and equity."

2. 2
   placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law wordnet
3. 3
   the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison) wordnet
4. 4
   confinement during wartime wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

captivitydetentionduressimpoundingimpoundmentimpoundment

Example

More examples

"The result was my internment in Villete."

Etymology

From intern + -ment.

Related phrases

internment camp

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