noun
- plural of internee; people who are confined or held in custody, especially during wartime or for political reasons
Usage: typically used in historical or political contexts; often refers to civilians detained by a government or military authority
Examples
- During World War II, thousands of Japanese internees were held in camps across the United States.
- The government released the internees after the conflict ended.
- Human rights organizations documented the conditions faced by political internees.
- Many internees were separated from their families for years.
- The internees were eventually compensated for their unlawful detention.
- Historical records show how internees maintained their dignity in difficult circumstances.