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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gyodogwan
"교도관은 수감자들을 감시했다."
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2 senses- 1
A person in charge of a jail or prison, responsible for the custody of prisoners.
"The jailor ensured that all inmates followed the rules of the facility." - 2
An official who supervises the operation of a jail.
"The jailor conducted regular inspections to maintain security."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'jailor' originates from the Old French term 'jaileor', which itself comes from 'jaile', meaning 'jail' or 'prison'. The term evolved in the late Middle Ages as the concept of organized imprisonment became more formalized in society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jailor" is said worldwide
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gardien de prison
Transliteration: gar-dee-en de pree-zon
"Le gardien de prison a surveillé les détenus."
Gefängniswärter
Transliteration: geh-feng-nis-vair-ter
"Der Gefängniswärter kontrollierte die Insassen."
guardiano del carcere
Transliteration: guar-dee-a-no del car-che-re
"Il guardiano del carcere ha monitorato i prigionieri."
carcelero
Transliteration: car-ce-le-ro
"El carcelero vigilaba a los prisioneros."
carcereiro
Transliteration: car-ce-rei-ro
"O carcereiro supervisionou os detentos."
जेलर
Transliteration: jailar
"जेलर ने कैदियों की निगरानी की।"
监狱看守
Transliteration: jiān yù kàn shǒu
"监狱看守监督囚犯。"
교도관
Transliteration: gyodogwan
"교도관은 수감자들을 감시했다."
刑務官
Transliteration: keimusukan
"刑務官は囚人を監視した。"
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