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detainee

/ˌdɛtəˈniː/

/ˌdɛtəˈni/

detaineenoun

detainees

/ˌdɛtəˈniː/

/ˌdɛtəˈni/

Translations

The detainee was held for questioning.

Задержанный был задержан для допроса.

The arrestee was transferred to the main facility.

Арестант был переведен в основное учреждение.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

captured person

detaineeadjective

/ˌdiːteɪˈniː/

Used attributively in phrases such as "detainee rights"; functions as a non-gradable adjective.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for detainees.

The charity provides detainee support services.