prisoner of war

US /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
UK /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
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tawanan perang

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.
Ramai askar menjadi tawanan perang semasa konflik.
The international community works to protect the rights of prisoners of war.
Komuniti antarabangsa berusaha melindungi hak-hak tawanan perang.