Associations to the word «Prisoner»

Wiktionary

PRISONER, noun. A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
PRISONER, noun. Any person held against their will.
PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE, noun. Anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, or political views
PRISONER OF CONSCIENCES, noun. Plural of prisoner of conscience
PRISONER OF WAR, noun. A soldier or combatant who is captured by the enemy. Abbreviations POW, PW.

Dictionary definition

PRISONER, noun. A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war.

Wise words

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