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- pronunciation:
- prI
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prIz
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person held under close guard or restraint, esp. while on trial for a criminal offense, after conviction of a crime, or as an enemy during wartime.
The prisoner, in handcuffs, was marched into the room.The prisoners were allowed to exercise in the yard.The Allied prisoners were housed in rough barracks.- similar words:
- captive, convict
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| definition 2: |
one who is confined, controlled, or limited.
The man was a prisoner of his own fear.- similar words:
- captive
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| related words: |
casualty, pawn |
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