Rechercher
Political prisoner
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl pɹˈɪzənə/
/pəlˈɪɾɪkəl pɹˈɪzənɚ/Political prisoner
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someone who is imprisoned because of their political views
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The government locked political prisoners up without trial.
The execution of political prisoners drew international condemnation from human rights organizations.
International pressure and diplomatic efforts can influence a government to commute the sentences of political prisoners.
In medieval times, dungeons were used to hold captured enemies and political prisoners.
