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prisoner of war
US /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
UK /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
1.
a person, usually a member of the armed forces, who has been captured by the enemy in wartime
:
•
Many soldiers became
prisoners of war
during the conflict.
•
The international community works to protect the rights of
prisoners of war
.
:
POW
captive
detainee
:
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