internee

noun

in·​tern·​ee ¦in‧ˌtər¦nē How to pronounce internee (audio)
-tə̄¦-
-təi¦-;
plural -s
Synonyms of interneenext
: a person interned

Word History

Etymology

intern entry 2 + -ee

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“Internee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internee. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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internee

noun
in·​tern·​ee
(ˌ)in-ˌtər-ˈnē
: an interned person

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