Detainee (Noun)
Meaning
Some held in custody.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The human rights organization expressed concern for the welfare of the detainee being held without trial for several years.
- Reports have surfaced that the detainee was subjected to physical and mental abuse during the interrogation process.
- Upon arrival, each detainee was strip-searched and issued a standard prison uniform.
- Lawyers representing the detainee have filed an appeal citing concerns about police procedure during the arrest.
- The journalist was held as a detainee by the authoritarian regime for several months before being released without explanation.