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internment

 

[ ษชnหˆtษœrnmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

detention, confinement

Internment refers to the state of being confined as a political prisoner or a member of an enemy group. It is often applied during times of war, when authorities detain individuals without trial, usually based on their nationality or ideological beliefs. This practice may involve the physical confinement of people in camps or other facilities. Internment is often seen as a response to perceived threats to national security, though it raises significant ethical and human rights concerns.

Synonyms

captivity, confinement, detention, imprisonment

Examples of usage

  • The interment of Japanese Americans during World War II remains a controversial chapter in U.S. history.
  • Many people faced internment due to their political beliefs during the war.
  • The government announced the internment of individuals suspected of espionage.
  • Historic documents reveal the harsh conditions of internment camps.

Translations

Translations of the word "internment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น internamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเค•เคพเคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Internierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penahanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ internowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘็•™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท internement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ internamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutuklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์šฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชุฌุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ internace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ internovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹˜็•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ internacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรคngsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตั€ะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ internat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ internamiento

Etymology

The word 'internment' originated from the early 19th century, deriving from the French word 'internement', which itself comes from the verb 'internรฉ', meaning 'to intern'. The term has roots in Latin, where 'internare' means 'to confine within'. Initially, it was used in contexts involving the confinement of individuals, particularly during periods of conflict when governments deemed certain populations a threat. Over time, it has been associated with specific historical events, such as the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the internment of World War I enemy aliens in various countries. The use of the term evolved to include a broader range of political and social implications, reflecting the complexities of wartime security measures and human rights issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,692, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.