inmate (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnmeɪt/
Definition
A person who is confined as a prisoner in a jail or prison, or as a patient in a mental hospital or other institution.
Examples
The new inmate was given a standard orientation before being assigned to a cell.
Prison reform advocates argue for better living conditions for inmates.
Mental health professionals work closely with inmates to provide therapy and support.
How to Use inmate
- inmate of (prepositional phrase)
- A person who is confined in a particular institution. — "He was an inmate of the asylum for over twenty years."
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