Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inmate
Noun
/ˈɪn.meɪt/
Definition
A person who is confined to an institution like a prison or hospital.
Examples
- The inmate was sentenced to five years in prison.
- She received therapy while being an inmate in the rehabilitation center.
- The inmates participated in a work program to help reduce their sentences.
Meaning
An inmate is someone who lives or stays in a particular place, especially a person who is in jail or a correctional facility.
Synonyms
- Prisoner
- Convict
- Detained person
- Resident
