Definitions

1. noun

A person who is being held in custody or captivity, typically as a result of being accused of a crime, imprisoned, or detained.

“The prisoner was granted a furlough to attend his mother’s funeral.”

2. noun

A person who is trapped or confined, often by their own circumstances or emotions.

“Her inner turmoil made her feel like a prisoner of her own fears.”

3. noun

A person who is captive or held in a state of dependence, often metaphorically.

“She felt like a prisoner to her addictive habits.”