political prisoner

noun

1. someone imprisoned for holding, expressing, or acting in accord with particular political beliefs

Example Sentences

Human rights organisations believe there are still hundreds of political prisoners.

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Posts on the Instagram page describe Brown as a “political prisoner.”

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Togo has recently been gripped by deadly protests calling for Gnassingbé to resign and release political prisoners.

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In exchange for the release of political prisoners, the US said it would relieve some sanctions on Belarusian airline Belavia, allowing the carrier to buy parts for its planes.

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Fifty-two prisoners have been released, including trade union leaders, journalists and activists, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail.

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