detainee
pronunciation
How to pronounce detainee in British English:
UK [ˌdi:teɪˈni:]
How to pronounce detainee in American English:
US [ˌditeˈni, dɪˌte-]
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- Noun:
- some held in custody
Word Origin
- detainee (n.)
- 1928, from detain + -ee.
Example
- 1. The court said the detainee must be released .
- 2. Your target is the fifth detainee to exit .
- 3. One detainee was abused by guards after he lost control of his bladder .
- 4. The detainee became agitated and began shouting .
- 5. While wearing the mask , the team began dance instruction with the detainee .