inmate
Pluralinmates
- 1Someone who is kept in a place like a prison or hospital and cannot leave freely.
Like someone who has to stay inside a building and cannot walk out when they want.
The inmate spent ten years behind bars before his release.
Every inmate on the ward was checked by a nurse each night.
- 2Someone who lives or stays in the same place as other people.
Like a roommate who lives in the same house as you.
Every inmate of the boarding house ate breakfast together at one long table.
The new inmate of the dorm introduced himself to his roommates.
Similarresident, lodger, occupant, boarder, guest
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- 3Someone who rides inside a car, boat, or other vehicle.
Like a passenger sitting inside a bus while it drives along.
Every inmate of the small boat wore a life jacket.
The inmate of the carriage drew the curtains against the dust.
Similarpassenger
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Origin
From "inn" plus "-mate," or from "in-" plus "-mate."