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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of internments
as in captivities
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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“Internments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internments. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.
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