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English noun: prisoner

1. prisoner (person) a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war


Synonymscaptive


Broader (hypernym)unfortunate, unfortunate person


Narrower (hyponym)con, convict, detainee, hostage, inmate, internee, political detainee, political prisoner, POW, prisoner of war, surety, yard bird, yardbird









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