as in captivity
the act of confining or the state of being confined
the internment of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II is one of the more shameful chapters in United States history
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Recent Examples of internment
The bulk of the more than 100,000 Japanese Americans who were placed in internment camps during the war were U.S. citizens, detained under different legal grounds.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Though thousands were detained in Japanese internment camps following the attack of Pearl Harbor, this did not fall under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as many of those held in the camps were American citizens, according to the Truman Library.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
It was most famously used during World War II to help justify Japanese internment.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
The wartime act has been invoked only three times, including to justify Japanese internment during World War II.
—Mneesha Gellman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Though thousands were detained in Japanese internment camps following the attack of Pearl Harbor, this did not fall under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as many of those held in the camps were American citizens, according to the Truman Library.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
It was most famously used during World War II to help justify Japanese internment.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
The wartime act has been invoked only three times, including to justify Japanese internment during World War II.
—Mneesha Gellman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internment
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Last week, Israel ended a two-month-old ceasefire by resuming bombing and ground operations, increasing pressure on Hamas to free the remaining hostages in its captivity.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to a complaint obtained by PEOPLE, the victim was beaten with a metal bat, made to stand for hours, only fed liquids — which he was given once a day — and slept a mere 10 hours during the time he was held in captivity.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Instead of additional incarceration, his attorney asked for probation Tuesday.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors had sought a sentence of 30 years to life in prison, while the defense argued for no incarceration.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The resulting funds could only be used by the interned to pay for their confinement.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Mar. 2025
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The lives of poor Liberians were temporarily suspended, bracketed by confinement, while those with far more resources could transcend it.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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In filings Monday, government officials acknowledged the administrative mistake that sent Garcia to a notorious prison in El Salvador.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since his detention, Mangione has seen supporters donate thousands of dollars for his defense fund, gifts sent to his prison, and letters showing support and asking for his response.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Internment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internment. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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