Gefangener — meaning in English
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English meaning
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captive
noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
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detainee
noun A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
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prisoner
noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
Senses
Gefangener is used for these senses in English:
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captive
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
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detainee
Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
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prisoner
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
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prisoner
Any person held against their will.
captive — full definition
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noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
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adj Held prisoner, confined, or unable to leave.
