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Topic: History

interment

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of burying a dead body in the ground as part of a funeral ceremony.

Example: The interment took place in the local cemetery after the funeral service.

internecine

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈnisiːn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to conflict or struggle that causes destruction or harm to both sides involved.

Example: The internecine conflict left the community divided and weakened.

internment

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrnmənt/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrnmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of keeping someone in a place, usually during a war, often without a trial or legal process.

Example: During the war, many people faced internment due to their nationality.

interred

IPA: /ɪnˈtɜːrd/

KK: /ɪnˈtɜrd/

adjective

Definition: Placed in a grave or tomb after death.

Example: The soldier was interred with full military honors.

verb

Definition: To place a dead body in a grave or tomb; to bury.

Example: The soldiers were interred with full military honors.

interregnum

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈrɛɡ.nəm/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrɛɡnəm/

noun

Definition: A time when there is no ruler or government in place, often between two leaders or regimes.

Example: The country experienced an interregnum after the king's death and before the new ruler was crowned.

interrex

IPA: /ˈɪntəˌrɛks/

KK: /ɪnˈtɛrˌrɛks/

noun

Definition: A person who temporarily rules or governs during a period when there is no official leader, often used in historical contexts.

Example: During the interregnum, the interrex ensured that the government continued to function smoothly until a new leader was elected.

interwar

IPA: /ˈɪntəˌwɔː/

KK: /ˈɪntərˌwɔr/

adjective

Definition: Describing the time period between two wars, especially the time between World War I and World War II.

Example: The interwar years saw significant political and social changes in Europe.

intifada

IPA: /ɪnˈtɪfɑːdə/

KK: /ɪnˈtɪfɑːdə/

noun

Definition: A rebellion or uprising by Palestinian Arabs against Israeli control, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, often marked by protests and violence.

Example: The intifada was a significant event in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

intomb

IPA: /ɪnˈtoʊm/

KK: /ɪnˈtoʊm/

transitive verb

Definition: To place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to bury someone.

Example: The ancient Egyptians would intomb their pharaohs with great ceremony.

invade

IPA: /ɪnˈveɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈveɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To enter a place in large numbers, often in a forceful or aggressive way, usually with the intention of taking control or causing harm.

Example: The army plans to invade the neighboring country next month.

transitive verb

Definition: To enter a place or situation in a forceful or harmful way, often with the intention to take control or cause damage.

Example: The army plans to invade the neighboring country next month.

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