prisoners
Translation
prisoners, inmates, convicts
Examples
The prisoners were released from jail.
The prisoners were released from jail.
They were held as prisoners of war.
They were held as prisoners of war.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person held captive because of (sth.) The soldiers were held as prisoners of war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inmates, convicts, captives
Etymology
From Old French 'prisonnier', from 'prison'. The '-er' suffix denotes a person associated with the place.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who is in a 'prison'.