Added 9 October 2026
detainee
/ˌdɪteɪˈniː/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about detainee at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
Origin
From detain + -ee.
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