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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incarceration

/ɪŋkɑrˈseɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does incarceration mean?

noun

The state of being imprisoned or confined in a prison or other place of detention. The act of imprisoning or confining someone.

Example

"The high rate of incarceration in the country has been a major concern for human rights activists."

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