Meaning Of The Word Detainee

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detainee
countable noun: A detainee is someone who is held prisoner by a government because of his or her political views or activities.

detainee in American English
a person held in custody, usually for political reasons
noun: a person held in custody, esp. for a political offense or for questioning

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