prisoner (noun)
A prisoner is a person who is kept in a prison or similar place as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or because they are being held captive. They are deprived of their liberty and are under the control of authorities or captors.
Think of a **PRI**soner as someone who is **PRI**vated of their freedom. The 'PRI' at the beginning of both words can he...
Using 'prisoner' for everyone in jail. → Using 'convict' for those found guilty and 'remand prisoner' for those awaiting trial.
Saying 'prisoner at war'. → Saying 'prisoner of war'.
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