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Meaning of the word hostage in English

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hostage

US /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
UK /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
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Noun

1.

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition

Example:
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The terrorists took several people hostage.
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He was held hostage for over a month.
Synonym:
captiveprisonerdetainee
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take someone hostage