confinee

[kuhn-fahy-nee, -fahy-nee]

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noun

a person held in confinement.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of confinee¹

confine + -ee

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Example Sentences

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“First, it serves as an anchor point for a confinee to use to hang,” and metal portions on several showers had broken away and could be used as weapons.

From Washington Times

confined confinement

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