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detainee

UK
/ˌdɛtəˈniː/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈni/

Translations

detaineenoun
detainees
pl
UK
/ˌdɛtəˈniː/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈni/
détenuPersonne placée en détention, notamment par les autorités.
The detainee was held without trial for several months.
Le détenu a été maintenu sans procès pendant plusieurs mois.
Additional translations
détenueForme féminine.
Synonyms
prisoner
inmate
captured person
internee
convict
detaineeadjective
UK
/ˌdiːteɪˈniː/
US
/ˌdiːteɪˈniː/
Used attributively in phrases such as "detainee rights"; functions as a non-gradable adjective.
détenuEmploi attributif, pour ce qui concerne les détenus.
The detainee population is growing.
La population détenue augmente.

Definitions

detaineenoun
A person held in custody, especially for political reasons or during a war.
The detainee was held without trial for several months.
A person held in custody by law enforcement or immigration authorities, typically while awaiting trial, deportation, or further investigation.
Immigration detainees often face lengthy waits for their hearings.
detaineeadjective
Relating to or intended for detainees.
The charity provides detainee support services.
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