Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ex-con
noun
ˈɛks kɒn
Definition
A person who has been released from prison after serving time for a crime.
Examples
- After his release, the ex-con struggled to find a job.
- The community center offers support programs for ex-cons.
- He is an ex-con, but he’s determined to turn his life around.
Meaning
Short for ‘ex-convict’, referring to someone who was previously incarcerated.
Synonyms
- Former convict
- Ex-offender
- Released prisoner
