Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
internment-camp
noun
/ɪnˈtɜrn.mənt kæmp/
Definition
A facility where individuals are detained or confined, usually during times of war or political unrest.
Examples
- During World War II, many Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps across the United States.
- The government established an internment camp to hold suspected political dissidents.
- Living conditions in the internment camp were harsh and overcrowded.
Meaning
Internment camps are often used to hold people for various reasons, such as national security concerns or political reasons, without the usual legal processes.
Synonyms
- detention center
- prison camp
- concentration camp
