English Explanatory Dictionary

detainee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪteɪˈniː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-detainee.wav

Word forms

detainee detainees

Etymology

From detain + -ee.

Derived words

ghost detainee
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