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Prisoner
01
a person who is held in jail or prison as punishment for a crime, or while awaiting trial or sentencing
Examples
The prisoner was sentenced to ten years.
Guards escorted the prisoner back to his cell.
02
a person who is taken and held captive by an adversary or criminal force, typically during a conflict or as part of a criminal act
Examples
The soldiers rescued the prisoner from the enemy's camp after a daring mission.
The kidnapper demanded a ransom for the release of the prisoner.
2.1
a person who is or feels confined, restricted, or trapped by a particular situation or circumstance, often lacking the freedom to change their condition
Examples
She 's become a prisoner of her own success, unable to escape the constant demands of her career.
She is trapped as a prisoner of social media, constantly seeking validation and approval.
