prisoner of war

US /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
UK /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
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捕虜

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.
多くの兵士が紛争中に捕虜となった。
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The international community works to protect the rights of prisoners of war.
国際社会は捕虜の権利を保護するために活動している。
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POWcaptivedetainee
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