prisoner

noun

A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

Any person held against their will.

A person who is or feels confined or trapped by a situation or a set of circumstances.

Roots

prehendopris- · Latin · grasp, seize

Synonyms for prisoner

captiveadj detaineen jailbirdn interneen paroleen lifern pown

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Where does prisoner come from?

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