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internment

/ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/

/ɪnˈtɜrnmənt/

Translations

internmentnoun

internments

The internment of enemy aliens was a controversial policy during the war.

Интернирование вражеских иностранцев было спорной политикой во время войны.

The internment of political prisoners was condemned by international organizations.

Заключение политических заключенных было осуждено международными организациями.

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internmentadjective

/ɪnˈtɜːnmənt/

/ɪnˈtɜrnmənt/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "internment camp".

internmentnoun

The act of confining someone in a prison or detention camp, especially during wartime.

During World War II, many Japanese Americans were subjected to internment in camps across the United States.

The state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.

The internment of political dissidents was a common practice under the authoritarian regime.

internmentadjective

Relating to or designating the confinement of people, especially during wartime or for political reasons.

The government established several internment camps under the new internment regulations.