prisoner
Definitions
A person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.
A person who is captured and kept in confinement, especially during a war.
A person who is confined or restricted to a particular place or situation.
Examples
The prisoner was released after serving ten years in the state penitentiary.
He felt like a prisoner in his own home due to his strict work schedule.
Synonyms
captive inmate convict detainee internee hostage prisoner of war