internment

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
16
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɝnmənt/
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/ɪnˈtɝnmənt/ · /ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/

Definition of internment

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.
    “Policies that favor criminalization and internment are promoted over support for social transformation and equity.”
    “Nevertheless, the economic and emotional effects of the internment were severe, and the United States Government has yet to make good on its promises of reparations.”

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Etymology

From intern + -ment.

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