intern

in-tern · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A student or trainee who works in a position to gain experience.

  2. 2.

    A recent medical graduate receiving supervised practical training.

  3. 3.

    As verb: to confine someone as a prisoner during wartime.

Forms

plural: interns

Related words

See also: apprentice, internship, trainee
Synonyms: apprentice, trainee

Etymology

From French interne "internal, resident," from Latin internus "inward, internal."