ареста́нт — meaning in English

English meaning

• jailbird noun Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
• prisoner noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

Senses

ареста́нт is used for these senses in English:

• arrestee a person who is under arrest.
• jailbird A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
• prisoner A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

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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