Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prisoner
noun
/ˈprɪz.ən.ər/
Definition
A person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.
Examples
- The prisoner was sentenced to five years in prison.
- She visited the prisoner to provide support and encouragement.
- Prisoners often have restricted access to communication with the outside world.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who has been deprived of their freedom by legal authority, typically after being convicted of a crime.
Synonyms
- Inmate
- Detainee
- Convict
- Captive
