Häftling — meaning in English
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English meaning
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detainee
noun A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
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jailbird
noun Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
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prisoner
noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
Senses
Häftling is used for these senses in English:
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detainee
Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
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jailbird
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
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prisoner
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
