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Definition of internee noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

internee

noun

/ˌɪntɜːˈniː/

/ˌɪntɜːrˈniː/

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a person who is put in prison for political reasons, usually without a trial
- The play is based upon his experiences as an internee.
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