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Inmate
01
a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility
Examples
The prison housed over a thousand inmates serving various sentences.
The inmate was released on parole after completing rehabilitation programs.
02
a person who resides in a shared living space, such as a household, institution, or facility
Examples
The inmates of the dormitory shared a common kitchen and living area.
As an inmate of the care facility, she received round-the-clock medical attention.
03
a person residing in a hospital, clinic, or other institutional medical facility while receiving care, especially one confined for psychiatric treatment or long‑term inpatient care
Examples
The ward assigned each inmate a nurse who checked vital signs every four hours.
After the assessment he was admitted as an inmate to the psychiatric unit for observation.
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