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Meaning of confinement
The state of being confined or restricted
Etymology of confinement
The word "confinement" has its roots in the Old French word "confiner," which means "to enclose or surround"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "finis" (meaning "boundary" or "limit")
Historically, the word "confinement" has been used to describe physical or spatial restrictions, such as imprisonment or quarantine, as well as more abstract forms of restriction, such as social or emotional confinement
Synonyms
imprisonment
captivity
detention
incarceration
restraint
restriction
limitation
isolation
quarantine
seclusion
solitude
segregation
internment
imprisonment
durance
duress
bondage
enslavement
enthrallment
subjugation
oppression
repression
suppression
constraint
coercion
compulsion
obligation
necessity
requirement
internment
confinement
imprisonment
house arrest
custody
control
captivity
enslavement
bondage
detention
imprisonment
isolation
segregation
quarantine
seclusion
Definitions
- The state of being confined or restricted, typically in a prison or other institution
- * The act of confining or restricting someone or something
- * A period of time spent in confinement, typically as a punishment or for safety reasons
Usage Examples
- The prisoner was held in confinement for several months before being released
- * The new mother was advised to limit her social interactions during the confinement period after giving birth
- * The company's confinement policy requires employees to stay on company premises during working hours
Antonyms
freedom
liberation
release
emancipation
independence
autonomy
self-governance
unrestrictedness
openness
accessibility
permissiveness
leniency
tolerance
indulgence
laxity
liberty
deliverance
rescue
salvation
redemption
reprieve
pardon
amnesty
acquittal
vindication
exoneration
discharge
exemption