inmate

noun
UK: /ˈɪnmeɪt/
US: /ˈɪnmeɪt/

  1. A person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.

    1. The inmate escaped from the prison last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The facility houses many inmates who require special medical attention. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone living in a particular institution, such as a nursing home.

    1. My grandfather is an inmate at the local nursing home now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aging population has increased the number of inmates in assisted living facilities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prisoner captive detainee resident

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inmate" in English means: A person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital., Someone living in a particular institution, such as a nursing home..

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

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

Example usage of "inmate": "The inmate escaped from the prison last night.". More examples on the page.