prisoner — a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɪzənər/
Korean meaning: 죄를 지어 처벌받거나 재판을 기다리며 감옥에 갇힌 사람
Korean pronunciation: **프리**즈너
Example Sentences
- The prisoner complained that the prison food tasted like cardboard with a side of regret.
- She felt like a prisoner in her own home during the lockdown.
- The prisoner's escape plan was so brilliant, even the guards applauded before chasing him.
prisoner
NOUN//ˈprɪzənər//
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'prisonier'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'prehensus'(잡힌)에서 파생되었습니다. 'prison'에 '-er' 접미사가 붙어 '감옥에 있는 사람'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The prisoner complained that the prison food tasted like cardboard with a side of regret.”
“She felt like a prisoner in her own home during the lockdown.”
“The prisoner's escape plan was so brilliant, even the guards applauded before chasing him.”
“The court sentenced the criminal to become a prisoner for five years.”
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