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inmate

[ in-meyt ]

noun

  1. a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.
  2. Archaic. a person who dwells with others in the same house.


inmate

/ ˈɪ²ÔËŒ³¾±ðɪ³Ù /

noun

  1. a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital See also resident
  2. obsolete.
    a person who lives with others in a house
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inmate1

First recorded in 1580–90; in- 1 + mate 1
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The day before state authorities announced plans to restrict inmate movement and revoke visits and other privileges, three inmates were killed in attacks at three different prisons.

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Just 10 days before his most recent vandalism arrest, he was booked into Ventura County Jail on a parole hold, according to the county’s inmate log.

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Leaked messages show prison staff at a Welsh prison laughing at violent encounters with inmates and making fun of self-harm incidents.

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A prison governor accused of being in a relationship with a gang boss inmate said she had always been a "hands-on" person, but denied any wrongdoing.

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He was rearrested Friday afternoon and booked on multiple new charges, according to the county inmate log.

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