Definition of inmate
: any of a group occupying a single place of residence; especially : a person confined (as in a prison or hospital)
Explore M-W
1609
First Known Use of inmate
1609
INMATE Defined for English Language Learners
inmate
playDefinition of inmate for English Language Learners
-
: a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital
INMATE Defined for Kids
inmate
playDefinition of inmate for Students
: a person confined in an institution (as a hospital or prison)
Medical Dictionary
inmate
playMedical Definition of inmate
: one of a group occupying a single place of residence; especially : a person confined (as in a psychiatric hospital) especially for a long time
Law Dictionary
inmate
playLegal Definition of inmate
: a person confined in an institution (as a prison or hospital)
Learn More about inmate
-
See words that rhyme with inmate Spanish Central: Translation of inmate Nglish: Translation of inmate for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of inmate for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up inmate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!