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Hostage

British pronunciation/hˈɒstɪd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈhɑstɪdʒ/
Hostage
[NOUN]
1

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

synonyms : surety
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hostage definition and meaning
Examples
1. The hostages existed on bread and water.
2. Eight people were held hostage for four months.
3. The pirate crew took the passengers of the ship hostage.
4. The hostages were set free.
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