Meaning of the word incarceration in English

What does incarceration mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

incarceration

US /ɪnˌkɑːr.səˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˌkɑː.sərˈeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment

Example:
The judge sentenced him to five years of incarceration.
The country has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the world.
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