English Explanatory Dictionary

prisoner of conscience

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, or political views.

Word forms

prisoner of conscience prisoners of conscience

Etymology

Defined by Peter Benenson in his article "The Forgotten Prisoners" in 1961.

Related words

political prisoner exile of conscience
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