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abductee

American  
[ab-duhk-tee, ab-] / æb dʌkˈti, ˌæb- /

noun

  1. a person who has been abducted.


Etymology

Origin of abductee

abduct + -ee

Example Sentences

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Mr Dare also reiterated President Bola Tinubu's promise to ensure the remaining abductees would be rescued, but failed to give assurances on how long it would take.

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Calling for the release of the abductees, Pope Leo XIV expressed "immense sadness" and urged the authorities to act swiftly.

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"We will not rest until we return all of our abductees home - both the living and the dead."

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A spokesperson called on the prime minister "to stop the war until the return of the last abductee", adding: "This is the most urgent and important national task."

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Amnesty International Kenya welcomed the releases and urged "the State to free all abductees and hold those responsible accountable".

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