Prisoner

usgb/ˈprɪznər/
noun

A person who is kept in prison as a punishment.

The prisoner was sentenced to ten years for robbery.
Visual representation of "prisoner" - A person who is kept in prison as a punishment.

Often appears as...

  • former prisoner
  • prisoner of war
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Legal Outcome

‘Prisoner’ implies that the person has faced legal judgment and is serving time.

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The court declared her a prisoner after the verdict.
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Length of Stay

The term does not specify the length of imprisonment; it could be days or life.

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As a prisoner, his fate was uncertain.
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Not Always Physical

Can refer to being controlled by emotions or situations, not just physically held.

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He's a prisoner to his own fears.
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