intern
|in-tern|
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🇺🇸
/ˈɪntɜrn/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪntɜːn/
training or confinement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intern' originates from the Latin word 'internus,' meaning 'inward' or 'internal.'
Historical Evolution
'internus' transformed into the French word 'interne,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intern.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'internal,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to training and confinement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification.
The intern gained valuable experience during her summer placement.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 04:50