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Internment

Noun CEFR B2
ɪnˈtɝnmənt

Definitions

The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisinternement
日本語入所抑留
6 more languages
العربيةالحجز
한국어억류

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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