inmate
Americannoun
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a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.
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Archaic. a person who dwells with others in the same house.
noun
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a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital See also resident
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obsolete a person who lives with others in a house
Etymology
Origin of inmate
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AFP met Eric, from Togo, on the stairs while he was chatting -- in stuttering Russian -- with a Nigerian and Chinese inmate.
From Barron's
He said he had paperwork "signed by a judge" to authorise the release of an inmate.
From BBC
Kamfolt was no longer in custody on Monday, according to Shasta County inmate records.
From Los Angeles Times
She was booked at the Fullerton City Jail on Sunday, according to police and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department inmate information center.
From Los Angeles Times
A nonprofit uses VR headsets to offer inmates practical scenarios like job interviews alongside travel experiences, providing respite and preparation for the outside world.
From Los Angeles Times
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