detainee
n. C1 Advanced US //ˌditeɪˈni// UK //dɪtˈeɪniː// de·tainee
n. a person who is being held in a place like a prison or a police station. This is a formal word often used in news reports or legal documents.
n. a person who is being held in custody, typically by a government or law enforcement agency. Often used in legal or journalistic contexts to describe individuals in a neutral or official capacity.
The detainee was released after the police finished their investigation.
The lawyer met with the detainee to discuss the charges and prepare a defense strategy.
International human rights organizations monitored the conditions of the detainee to ensure that the facility met the minimum standards for humane treatment and medical care.
From detain + -ee.