detainees

UK
/ˌdɛtəˈniːz/
US
/ˌdɛtəˈniz/

Translations

detaineenoun

detainees

pl

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.
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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.