detainee
Translation
detainee, prisoner, captive
Examples
The detainee was questioned by the authorities.
The detainee was questioned by the authorities.
The rights of the detainees must be respected.
The rights of the detainees must be respected.
Grammar Patterns
a/the detainee a person held in custody The detainee was held without charge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prisoner, captive, inmate
Etymology
From the verb 'detain' plus the suffix '-ee', which indicates the person who is the object of the verb's action. Someone who is 'detained'.
Memory Tips
The '-ee' at the end often means 'a person who is...'. An employEE is a person who is employED. A detainEE is a person who is detainED.