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- pronunciation:
- prI
z
n r
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prIz
n r
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a person who is held in a jail or prison while on trial or after being sentenced for a crime.
The prisoner, in handcuffs, was marched into the room.- similar words:
- captive, convict
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definition 2: |
a person who is controlled by someone or something.
Tim is a prisoner to his own fears. |
related words: |
casualty |
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