detainment

Word parts

detain + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈteɪn.mənt/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: de‧tain‧ment

Noun

Singular detainment

Plural detainments

1. (countable & uncountable) Detainment is the act or condition of being detained.
   • Synonym: detention

   Canada objected to Russia's detainment of the two Canadians.