PRISONER definition: 1. a person who is kept in prison as a punishment: 2. to catch and guard someone so that they…. Learn more.

5 days agoΒ Β· Noun prisoner (plural prisoners) A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

Define prisoner. prisoner synonyms, prisoner pronunciation, prisoner translation, English dictionary definition of prisoner. n. 1. A person held in custody, captivity, or a condition of forcible restraint, …

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A prisoner, also known as an inmate or detainee, is a person who is deprived of liberty against their will. This can be by confinement or captivity in a prison or physical restraint.

Nov 17, 2025Β Β· Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator to find out when a prisoner is or was expected to be released. To learn more details about an inmate, find out how to submit a …

PRISONER definition: a person who is confined in prison or kept in custody, especially as the result of legal process. See examples of prisoner used in a sentence.

Definition of prisoner noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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