Meaning of the word incarcerated in English

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

incarcerated

US /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/
UK /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/

Adjective

confined in a jail or prison

Example:
He was incarcerated for five years for his crimes.
Many people believe that the system unfairly targets certain communities, leading to higher rates of incarcerated individuals from those groups.