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inmate

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/ˈɪn.meɪt/ · in-mate

A person confined to an institution such as a prison or a hospital.

Meanings

nounformal

A person confined to an institution such as a prison or a hospital.

ایسا شخص جو کسی ادارے جیسے کہ جیل یا اسپتال میں قید ہو۔

قیدی

qaidi

Synonyms

prisonerdetaineeresidentجیل کا قیدیمحبوسمقید

Antonyms

free personcitizenآزاد شخصشہری

Common Collocations

  • female inmate
  • inmate population
  • inmate rights

Example Sentences

The inmate was granted parole after serving five years.

قیدی کو پانچ سال کی سزا مکمل کرنے کے بعد مشروط رہائی دی گئی۔

qaidi ko paanch saal ki saza mukammal karne ke baad mashroot rihaai di gayi.

Inmates are often provided with rehabilitative programs.

قیدیوں کو اکثر بحالی کے پروگرام فراہم کیے جاتے ہیں۔

qaidiyon ko aksar bahaali ke program faraham kiye jate hain.

The facility has a special unit for mentally ill inmates.

یہ ادارہ ذہنی بیماری کے شکار قیدیوں کے لیے ایک خصوصی یونٹ رکھتا ہے۔

ye idara zehni bimari ke shikar qaidiyon ke liye aik khusoosi unit rakhta hai.

Easily Confused With

inmate:An inmate specifically refers to a person confined in an institution, while a resident may simply live at a place without confinement.

Word Family

incarcerate
verbقید کرنا
incarceration
nounقید
incarcerator
nounقید کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Inmates 'in' the 'mate' of confinement.

Imagine a cell door closing behind a person.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "inmānere" — to remain in

First known use: 14th century

The term 'inmate' has evolved from Latin roots meaning to remain within a place, commonly associated with individuals living in institutions.