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Meaning of Internment | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɪnˈtɝnmənt

Definitions

The state of being imprisoned, usually without trial.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية الحجز
Català internament
Deutsch Internierung
Suomi internointi
Français internement
Gaeilge imtheorannú
日本語 入所 抑留
한국어 억류
Svenska internering

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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See also

internment camp Internments internode Interns internship internship report

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