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/ˈprɪzənər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who is held in custody, typically as a result of legal proceedings for committed offenses.
The prisoner was sentenced to five years in prison for theft.
A person who is confined or restricted in some way, often used metaphorically.
She felt like a prisoner in her own home due to the constant surveillance.
A person who is captured and held by an enemy during a conflict.
The soldiers were worried about the fate of their fellow prisoner of war.
A person who is subjected to some form of captivity or involuntary confinement.
Many hostages were treated like prisoners until their release.
Etymology
From Old French 'prisonier', from 'prison' meaning 'a place of confinement'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prisoner of war:
A member of the armed forces who is captured by enemy forces during armed conflict.
political prisoner:
A person imprisoned for their political beliefs or actions.
prisoner exchange:
An agreement to exchange prisoners, often between warring factions.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Pen
He’s been in the pen for a couple of years.
Fish
New inmates are often called fish when they enter.
Caged bird
She felt like a caged bird while she was a prisoner.