internment camp
(in-tern-ment-camp)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a camp where individuals are detained or confined, typically during wartime, often without trial, usually for political or military reasons.
Example Sentence
During World War II, many Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps across the country.
More Example Sentences
The history of internment camps serves as a reminder of the importance of civil rights.
Synonyms
detention center; confinement facility; internment facility
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