Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
internment-camp
Noun
/ɪnˈtɜrn.mənt kæmp/
Definition
A facility where individuals are forcibly confined, often during wartime, based on their nationality or political beliefs.
Examples
- During World War II, many Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps.
- The government established several internment camps for citizens from enemy nations.
Meaning
Internment camps are places where people, usually during conflicts or periods of unrest, are held against their will without trial. This is often done to prevent perceived threats to national security.
Synonyms
- Detention center
- Concentration camp
- Prison camp
