Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lifer

noun

/ˈlaɪfər/

Definition

A person who is sentenced to life imprisonment or one who has been in prison for a long time.

Examples

After being convicted of a serious crime, he became a lifer in the state prison.
She has been a lifer at the company, dedicating over 30 years to her career.

Meaning

The term often refers to someone who is serving a life sentence in prison, but it can also describe someone deeply committed to a particular lifestyle or job.