prisoner of war
US /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
UK /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
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prisionero de guerra
a person, usually a member of the armed forces, who has been captured by the enemy in wartime
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Many soldiers became prisoners of war during the conflict.
Muchos soldados se convirtieron en prisioneros de guerra durante el conflicto.
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The international community works to protect the rights of prisoners of war.
La comunidad internacional trabaja para proteger los derechos de los prisioneros de guerra.