Definitions

1. noun

The act of confining or imprisoning someone, especially in a camp or prison, often for a long time.

“The refugees were subjected to a period of internment during the war.”

2. noun

A place where people are confined or imprisoned, especially in a camp or prison.

“The internment camp was located in a remote area of the country.”

3. noun

A period of time when someone is confined or imprisoned, especially in a camp or prison.

“She spent a year in internment after being convicted of a crime.”

4. noun

The act of detaining or confining someone’s property, especially a ship.

“The ship was put into internment for repairs.”

5. noun

A temporary or permanent storage or confinement of something, especially a ship or a vehicle.

“The plane was put into internment for maintenance.”