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jailor

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/ˈdʒeɪ.lər/ · jai-lor

A person who is responsible for the supervision of prisoners in a jail.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is responsible for the supervision of prisoners in a jail.

ایک شخص جو جیل میں قیدیوں کی نگرانی کا ذمہ دار ہوتا ہے。

جیلر

jailer

Synonyms

wardenguardkeeperنگراںمحافظقید خانہ کا نگران

Antonyms

prisonerinmateقیدیجیل میں رہنے والا

Common Collocations

  • chief jailor
  • assistant jailor
  • jailor duties

Example Sentences

The jailor announced a new set of rules for the prisoners.

جیلر نے قیدیوں کے لیے نئے قواعد کا اعلان کیا۔

Jailer ne qidiyon ke liye naye qawaid ka elan kiya.

The jailor is responsible for maintaining order within the prison.

جیلر جیل کے اندر نظم و ضبط برقرار رکھنے کا ذمہ دار ہے。

Jailer jail ke andar nazm-o-zabt barqarar rakhne ka zimmedar hai.

She has been working as a jailor for over a decade.

وہ ایک دہائی سے زیادہ عرصے سے جیلر کے طور پر کام کر رہی ہے۔

Woh aik dahai se zyada arse se jailer ke tor par kaam kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

jailer:Often confused with 'jailor' which is an alternate spelling but pronounced the same.

Word Family

jail
nounجیل
jailing
verbجیل میں ڈالنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a jailor as the 'owner' of the jail.

Imagine a person wearing a uniform and keys, overseeing prisoners.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English " jailer" — one who keeps watch over prisoners

First known use: 14th century

The word 'jailor' has evolved from Middle English and Old French terms for a person who guards a jail or prison.