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/ɪnˈtɜːrn/ · in·tern
noun
- A person who is working or studying in a particular field or organization, usually on a temporary or unpaid basis. She landed an internship at a prestigious tech company over the summer.
- A person who is forcibly or involuntarily confined or imprisoned. The US government interned thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
- A person who is voluntarily confined or imprisoned, often for personal or spiritual reasons. He chose to intern at a monastery to focus on his spiritual growth.
verb
- To imprison somebody, usually without trial. The government interned the dissident without a fair trial.
- To internalize or make something internal. She interned her fears and anxieties, learning to manage them over time.
adjective
- Located or existing within something. The intern's office was located in the internal courtyard of the building.
Did you know? The term 'intern' has become increasingly popular in recent decades, particularly in the context of work experience and professional development. It has also taken on a broader cultural significance, symbolizing the idea of temporary confinement or self-imposed isolation for personal growth or learning.