The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INTERNE
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What does INTERNE mean?
INTERNE noun- A person who is interned, forcibly or voluntarily.
- To imprison somebody, usually without trial.
- To internalize.
- A student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field
- A medical student or recent graduate working in a hospital as a final part of medical training
- To work as an intern. Usually with little or no pay or other legal prerogatives of employment, for the purpose of furthering a program of education.