intern

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is employed to learn a trade or profession by working for experienced workers, usually with little or no salary.

  - "She was an intern at the law firm last summer."
  - "The hospital accepts medical interns every year."

• noun

  A person who assists or works under the supervision of another, often in an entry-level or training position.

  - "He started as an intern and worked his way up to become a manager."
  - "The intern was responsible for making coffee and answering phones."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intern
urn , tern , ternion , urned , turn , learn

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Variants

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intern , interne , internes , interns , internship , internships , interned , interning , internee , internees

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Etymology

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From Old French enterre 'to go in', from en 'in' + terre 'land'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intern' comes from the Latin word 'interne,' meaning 'within the walls'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'intern' in the English language was in 1850.

3. In some countries, interns are paid a salary, while in others they work for free or for very low wages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extern: A person who is employed to work outside of an organization, typically in a clinical or practical setting, as opposed to an intern who works within the organization.

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Culture

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In modern times, interns have become a common part of the workforce, particularly in fields such as medicine, law, and journalism. Internships offer students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain practical experience and make professional connections.

How to Memorize "intern"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a student working in an office or laboratory, learning from experienced professionals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of learning a new skill or profession.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym I-N-T-E-R-N: 'International Newcomer to Training and Experience Receiving New Knowledge'.

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