detainee

/dɪˌteɪˈniː/
noun
  1. A person who is kept in a place, especially a prison or camp, and is not allowed to leave, often because they are suspected of a crime or are involved in a conflict.
    • Human rights groups visited the detainees at the military camp.
    • Each detainee was given a blanket and a meal.
    • The detainee was allowed to call a lawyer.
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