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INTERNMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Internment.

Internment - as a noun

Confinement during wartime

The act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imprisonment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confinement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impoundingimpoundmentpoundage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
seizure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"During World War II, many Japanese Americans were subjected to internment in the United States."
"The internment of German prisoners of war was common in the UK during both World Wars."
"The internment camp was heavily guarded and surrounded by barbed wire."
"The government declared a state of emergency and ordered the internment of suspected terrorists."
"The internment of political dissidents was a dark chapter in the country's history."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERNMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, internment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERNMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INTERNMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, internment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERNMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INTERNMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, internment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERNMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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