Meaning of the word amputee in English

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

amputee

US /ˌæm.pjəˈtiː/
UK /ˌæm.pjəˈtiː/

Noun

a person who has had a limb or part of a limb removed by amputation

Example:
After the accident, he became an amputee.
The hospital provides special care for amputees.