I. adjective
or in·terne (ˈ)in.|tərn, ən.ˈt-, -tə̄n, -təin
Etymology: Middle French interne, from Latin internus — more at internal
archaic : internal
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: French interner, from interne, adjective
1.
a. : to confine within prescribed limits especially during a war
the plane was landed safely and the crew was interned — T.W.Lawson
b. : to impound especially during a war
duty of a neutral to intern belligerent ships and planes
2. : to confine to or as if to a hospital
meddling fools who propose to intern the dear lady — Norman Douglas
III. ˈin.ˌt- noun
( -s )
: a person interned : internee
IV. noun
or interne “
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: French interne, from interne, adjective
1.
a. : an advanced student or recent graduate in a professional field (as teaching) who is getting practical experience under the supervision of an experienced worker
b. : one who after completion of an undergraduate medical curriculum serves in residence at a hospital — compare internist , resident
2. : one trained in a profession allied to medicine (as nursing or dentistry) who undergoes a period of practical clinical experience prior to practicing his profession
V. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to act as an intern