囚犯 — meaning in English

English meaning

• lifer noun A prisoner serving a life sentence.
• prisoner noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

Senses

囚犯 is used for these senses in English:

• lifer A prisoner sentenced to life in prison.
• prisoner A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

lifer — full definition

1. noun A prisoner serving a life sentence.
2. noun Someone who has spent their whole career, or a very long time, in one job, organization, or way of life.

prisoner — full definition

1. noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
2. noun Anyone held against their will, not necessarily in a jail.
3. noun Figuratively, someone who feels trapped by their circumstances.

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