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inmate

noun

Definition of inmate

as in prisoner

a person who is kept in a prison the reintegration of former inmates into society

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Recent Examples of inmate Like all inmates awaiting execution, Duncan remained in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026 The law requires local law enforcement to check the immigration status of inmates, cooperate with ICE agents and submit quarterly reports on immigrant detainees. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Standing in a holding pen for inmates, wearing orange jail attire, Holdo looked back at Savery almost admiringly, at times bowing his head. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The trailer opens with a flashback to when Anika (Baker), who used to work as an officer in a prison, is saved from a violent riot by then-inmate Carousel (Reeves). — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inmate

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Other detainees remain unaccounted for The ICRC said in a statement that the remaining prisoners had been transferred to it on Friday.

— Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Gamblers would bet on the fates of prisoners awaiting execution and of prominent people whose illnesses were reported on in the newspaper.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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