Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
internee
noun
/ˌɪn.tɜːrˈniː/
Definition
A person who is confined or detained, especially for political reasons or during a war.
Examples
- The government decided to release several internees from the detention camp.
- During the war, many Japanese Americans were unfairly labeled as internees.
- His role as an internee highlighted the struggles faced during the internment period.
Meaning
Typically refers to someone who is held or restricted in movement by a government due to their nationality or political beliefs.
Synonyms
- Detained person
- Prisoner
- Confined individual
