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prisoner

pris·on·er [ prízz'nər ] (plural pris·on·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody held in prison: somebody confined in a prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting to stand trial

2. somebody held against will: somebody who is confined in a place
He's been taken prisoner by a group of rebel soldiers.

3. somebody who is or feels trapped: somebody who cannot escape a situation or condition

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