Meaning Of The Word Hostage

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What's The Definition Of Hostage?

hostage
countable noun: A hostage is someone who has been captured by a person or organization and who may be killed or injured if people do not do what that person or organization demands.

hostage in American English
a person given as a pledge, or taken prisoner as by an enemy or terrorist, until certain conditions are met
noun: a person given or held as security for the fulfillment of certain conditions or terms, promises, etc., by another
transitive verb: to give (someone) as a hostage

hostage in British English
noun: a person given to or held by a person, organization, etc, as a security or pledge or for ransom, release, exchange for prisoners, etc

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