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Definition internment in British English

internment noun

noun
/ɪnˈtɜː(r)nmənt/
1

the act of putting someone in a prison without officially accusing them of a crime, especially when this is done for political reasons

2

the period of time that someone spends interned in a prison

Synonyms and related words
behind bars captive captivity
Definition internment in British English