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hostage

hos·tage

hostage

 
 
pronunciation:
ha stihj
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands.
Fortunately, the man with the gun let the hostages free after a few hours.
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