Interns: meaning, definitions and examples

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interns

 

[ ˈɪntɜːrn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

work experience

Interns are students or trainees who work at a company for a fixed period of time to gain practical experience in a particular field.

Synonyms

apprentice, student, trainee

Examples of usage

  • Many companies offer internships to college students.
  • She completed an internship at a law firm last summer.
Context #2 | Verb

temporary work

To intern means to work as an intern at a company or organization.

Synonyms

apprentice, train, work temporarily

Examples of usage

  • She decided to intern at a tech startup before starting her own business.
  • Many students choose to intern abroad to broaden their horizons.

Translations

Translations of the word "interns" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estagiários

🇮🇳 इंटर्न

🇩🇪 Praktikanten

🇮🇩 magang

🇺🇦 стажери

🇵🇱 stażyści

🇯🇵 インターン

🇫🇷 stagiaires

🇪🇸 pasantes

🇹🇷 stajyerler

🇰🇷 인턴

🇸🇦 المتدربين

🇨🇿 stážisté

🇸🇰 stážisti

🇨🇳 实习生

🇸🇮 praktičarji

🇮🇸 námstæður

🇰🇿 стажерлер

🇬🇪 ინტერნები

🇦🇿 tələbələr

🇲🇽 pasantías

Etymology

The term 'intern' originated in the medical field, where it referred to a recent medical school graduate working in a hospital to gain practical experience. Over time, the concept of internships expanded to various industries, offering students and young professionals the opportunity to learn and grow in a hands-on work environment.

See also: intern, internship.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,023, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.