internship
UK: ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp | US: ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp
n. a temporary position in which a student or trainee gains practical experience in a field
n. the period during which someone works as an intern
internship = intern<trainee> + ship<noun suffix indicating state or condition>
- intern: Derived from French interne (internal), originally referring to a resident assistant in a hospital. Later generalized to any trainee.
- ship: A suffix from Old English -scipe, denoting a state, condition, or role (e.g., friendship, leadership).
Etymology Origin:
The word internship emerged in the early 20th century, combining intern (a medical trainee living "internally" in a hospital) with -ship to formalize the concept of a training period. Over time, it expanded beyond medicine to include any structured temporary training role.
She secured an internship at a leading tech company.
The internship provided hands-on experience in journalism.
His internship ended with a full-time job offer.
Many students complete internships during summer breaks.
The program requires a six-month internship before graduation.