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detainee

UK
/ˌdɛtəˈniː/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈni/

Translations

detaineenoun
detainees
pl
UK
/ˌdɛtəˈniː/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈni/
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
заключённый
узник
Synonyms
inmate
convict
internee
captured person
prisoner
detaineeadjective
UK
/ˌdiːteɪˈniː/
US
/ˌdiːteɪˈniː/
Used attributively in phrases such as "detainee rights"; functions as a non-gradable adjective.

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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