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prisoner

[priz-uh-ner, priz-ner] / ˈprɪz ə nər, ˈprɪz nər /
NOUN
person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will
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The plan would lead to what Rubio called "a process of reconciliation", including amnesties for opposition forces, the release of political prisoners and the rebuilding of civil society.

From BBC

It was widely believed that the soldiers posted at Rezang La had either run away from the battle or had been taken as prisoners of war.

From BBC

Freddy Guevara, a member of Machado’s coalition who was a political prisoner for some three years in Venezuela, said he is still hopeful.

From The Wall Street Journal

Families of prisoners and some former prisoners report that conditions inside the jails are inhumane.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were approached by prisoners who told them disturbing things.

From Los Angeles Times