detainee

noun
UK: /ˌdiːteɪˈniː/
US: /ˌdiːteɪˈniː/

  1. A person who is being kept in official custody, especially for political reasons or during a war.

    1. The detainee was questioned by the police.
    2. The authorities released the detainee after determining he posed no threat to society.

  2. Someone held in custody, not necessarily accused of a crime, but restricted of their freedom.

    1. Each detainee has the right to speak with a lawyer.
    2. Human rights organizations are monitoring the conditions of each detainee at the prison.

Synonyms

prisoner captive inmate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detainee" in English means: A person who is being kept in official custody, especially for political reasons or during a war., Someone held in custody, not necessarily accused of a crime, but restricted of their freedom..

The phonetic transcription of "detainee" is /ˌdiːteɪˈniː/ in British English and /ˌdiːteɪˈniː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detainee": prisoner, captive, inmate.

Example usage of "detainee": "The detainee was questioned by the police.". More examples on the page.