Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incommunicado
Adjective
ˌɪn.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkɑː.doʊ
Definition
Incommunicado refers to the state of being unable or unavailable to communicate with others, often used in legal or political contexts.
Examples
- After the arrest, the suspect was held incommunicado, with no access to legal counsel.
- During the communication blackout, the inhabitants were left incommunicado for days.
Meaning
The term suggests a situation where a person is isolated or prevented from contacting anyone, such as during detention or imprisonment.
Synonyms
- isolated
- cut off
- disconnected
- detained
