inmate
Translation
inmate, prisoner, patient
Examples
The inmate was released from prison.
The inmate was released from prison.
He is an inmate at the local hospital.
He is an inmate at the local hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((an inmate)) ((of a prison/hospital)) a person confined to an institution The inmate was released from prison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prisoner, convict, patient, resident
Etymology
From 'in-' (inside) + 'mate' (companion). Originally, it referred to someone who shares a dwelling.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is a 'mate' on the 'in'side of an institution like a prison or hospital.