# hostages

Pronunciation: say "HOS-tij-iz" US /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ.ɪz/, UK /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ.ɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of hostage. — plural of hostage
   - Simple: Plural of hostage. Use this form when talking about more than one captive held to force someone to act.
   - _Negotiators worked through the night to secure the release of the hostages._
   - _The armed group threatened to harm the hostages unless their demands were met._

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