internment
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɜːrnmənt/
Definition
The state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons during a conflict.
Examples
The government faced widespread criticism for the internment of citizens without a fair trial.
Many families spent years in internment camps before they were finally allowed to return home.
Historical records document the harsh conditions endured by those held in internment during the occupation.
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