detainee
Translation
detainee
Examples
The detainee was questioned by the police.
The detainee was questioned by the police.
Grammar Patterns
a person held in custody The detainee was questioned by the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prisoner, captive, inmate
Etymology
From the verb 'detain' + the suffix '-ee', which denotes the person who is the object of an action.
Memory Tips
The person who is 'detained' is the 'detainee'. The '-ee' suffix often means 'the one who receives the action'.