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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInternship
/ˈɪn.tɜːn.ʃɪp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time, typically to students or recent graduates.
"She secured an internship at a prestigious law firm to gain practical experience." - 2
A position in which a student or recent graduate works for a company or organization to gain experience in a particular field.
"Many companies offer summer internships to help students develop their skills."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'intern' (originating from French 'interne', meaning internal or resident physician), combined with the Germanic suffix '-ship' denoting a state or condition. Originally used primarily in medical contexts for resident doctors, the term expanded in the 20th century to encompass professional training periods in various industries, frequently associated with unpaid or low-paid educational work.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Internship" is said worldwide
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stage
Transliteration: stahj
"Elle a obtenu un stage dans une entreprise renommée."
Praktikum
Transliteration: prak-ti-kum
"Er hat ein Praktikum bei einer großen Firma gemacht."
tirocinio
Transliteration: tee-roh-chee-nee-oh
"Ha fatto un tirocinio in un'agenzia di marketing."
pasantía
Transliteration: pah-sahn-tee-ah
"Consiguió una pasantía en una empresa tecnológica."
estágio
Transliteration: es-tah-gee-oh
"Ela fez um estágio em uma empresa de design."
इंटर्नशिप
Transliteration: internship
"उसने एक प्रतिष्ठित कंपनी में इंटर्नशिप की।"
实习
Transliteration: shíxí
"她在一家知名公司实习。"
인턴십
Transliteration: in-teon-sip
"그는 유명한 회사에서 인턴십을 했다."
インターンシップ
Transliteration: intānshippu
"彼女は有名な企業でインターンシップをしました。"
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