Meaning of the word prisoner in English

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prisoner

US /ˈprɪz.ən.ɚ/

UK /ˈprɪz.ən.ɚ/

a person legally held in prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial

Example:

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The prisoner attempted to escape from the maximum-security facility.

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He was released after serving ten years as a political prisoner.

Synonym:

convict inmate captive detainee felon

a person who is captured and held by an enemy in war

Example:

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Many soldiers became prisoners of war during the conflict.

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The Red Cross negotiated the release of the prisoners.

Synonym:

captive hostage internee

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prison prisoner of war