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internship Synonyms

Another word for internship

Choosing another word for internship depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strong
traineeship
work placement
apprenticeship
practicum
externship

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
residency
clerkship

• Nearby Words

internet
internist
internment
internship
interoffice
interparty
interpersonal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Internship. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/internship
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