Prisoner Of War (Noun)
Meaning
A person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The soldier was taken captive by the opposing forces and held as a prisoner of war for several months.
- After being shot down behind enemy lines, the pilot was captured and became a prisoner of war.
- The prisoner of war was subjected to harsh treatment and interrogation by his captors.
- The government negotiated the release of the prisoner of war after several years of captivity.
- The prisoner of war was forced to work in a labor camp, performing hard labor under the watchful eyes of his guards.