Gefangener — meaning in English

English meaning

• captive noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
• detainee noun A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
• prisoner noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

Senses

Gefangener is used for these senses in English:

• captive One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
• detainee Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
• prisoner A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
• prisoner Any person held against their will.

captive — full definition

1. noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
2. adj Held prisoner, confined, or unable to leave.

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