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Definition of internship

internship

/ˈɪn.tɚn.ʃɪp/
in · tern · ship
Plural:internships
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internship Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A temporary position or period of supervised practical training offered by an organization to a student or recent graduate to gain work experience in a professional field.

Example

"She completed a summer internship at an architectural firm before starting her final year of university."

2

A period of initial supervised clinical training undertaken by a newly graduated medical doctor at a hospital prior to full licensing or specialization.

Example

"The exhausting hours of his surgical internship prepared him well for the demands of medical residency."

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• Nearby Words

internet
internist
internment
internship
interoffice
interparty
interpersonal

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'intern' plus the suffix '-ship'. The noun 'intern' comes from French 'interne' (assistant doctor living in a hospital), from Latin 'internus' meaning 'inward' or 'internal'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Internship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/internship
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