Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
internment
Noun
/ɪnˈtɜrnmənt/
Definition
The act of confining or imprisoning individuals, especially during a war or conflict.
Examples
- During World War II, many Japanese Americans faced internment in camps across the United States.
- The government ordered the internment of suspected spies during the conflict.
- Internment can have lasting effects on the individuals and families affected.
Meaning
Internment refers to the detention of people, usually in large numbers, often without trial, typically for political or military reasons.
Synonyms
- Detention
- Confinement
- Imprisonment
- Captivity
