CEFR C1

inmate

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: prisoner, convict, captive, detainee

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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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