inmate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪnmeɪt/

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Noun

Singular inmate

Plural inmates

1. (countable) An inmate is a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison.
   • Synonym: prisoner
2. (countable) An inmate is a person who shares a residence, such as a hotel guest, or a student living on campus.