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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.


SIMPLE

The detainee was released after the police finished their investigation.

CONTEXTUAL

The lawyer met with the detainee to discuss the charges and prepare a defense strategy.

COMPLEX

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.

Origin

From detain + -ee.

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