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interment, internment
interment (in TUR muhnt) (noun)
The ceremony of burial: The interment of Sharon's uncle was accompanied by special prayers and beautiful music.
internment (in TURN muhnt) (noun)
The state or condition of being imprisoned or confined: The internment, or impoundment, of certain members of the community caused a great deal of outrage.
In dangerous times, the internment of political prisoners has often led to their secret interment.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group I; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
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