Synonyms of inmate

inmate

noun

as in prisoner

a person who is kept in a prison

the reintegration of former inmates into society

Related Words

• prisoner
• captive
• capture
• convict
• internee
• con
• jailbird
• parolee
• trusty
• probationer
• lifer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inmate

Many inmates are afraid of retaliation, Postil said, because the prison staff can affect their quality of life and inmates can’t just walk out the door. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Under that deal, the federal government reimburses Walton County $72 per inmate per day. — Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

The sheriff said the jail places strong emphasis on inmate programs designed to reduce re-offending. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

As part of investigating the assault on SW, detectives learned that Brambles had been released from custody under California’s parole laws for elderly inmates. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026