Definition of Detainee
a person being held in custody, especially because of his or her political views
Examples of Detainee in a sentence
Because he spoke negatively against the Chinese government, the Chinese regime is holding the detainee against his will. 🔊
After the detainee was cleared of any wrongdoing, he was released from his holding cell and sent on his way. 🔊
The government’s detainee policies state that a person cannot be held in custody without being given a reason. 🔊
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