hostage

US /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
UK /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
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ostaggio

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

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The terrorists took several people hostage.
I terroristi hanno preso diverse persone in ostaggio.
He was held hostage for over a month.
È stato tenuto in ostaggio per oltre un mese.