CEFR B2

jailer

noun

Meaning

A person responsible for guarding and keeping watch over prisoners in a correctional facility.

Examples

The jailer unlocked the heavy iron door to let the visitor inside.
After years of service, the veteran jailer knew exactly how to maintain order in the cell block.

Synonyms: guard, warden, keeper, correctional officer

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jailer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪlər/

Definition

A person responsible for guarding and keeping watch over prisoners in a correctional facility.

Examples

The jailer unlocked the heavy iron door to let the visitor inside.
After years of service, the veteran jailer knew exactly how to maintain order in the cell block.
The prisoners plotted their escape while the jailer was distracted by his evening meal.

Synonyms of jailer

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