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Prisoner
A prisoner (also known as an inmate or detainee) is a person who is deprived of liberty against his or her will. This can be by confinement, captivity, or forcible restraint. The term applies particularly to serving a prison sentence in a prison. This term no longer applies to pre-trial defendants.
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Captive (noun)
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
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Captive (noun)
One held prisoner.
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Captive (noun)
One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
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Captive (adjective)
Held prisoner; not free; confined.
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Captive (adjective)
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
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Captive (adjective)
Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
“captive chains; captive hours”
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Captive (verb)
To capture; to take captive.
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Prisoner (noun)
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
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Prisoner (noun)
Any person held against their will.