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lifer

/ˈlaɪfər/ noun · British & US
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What does lifer mean?

noun

A person serving a life sentence in prison. A person who spends their entire life in a particular profession or activity.

Example

"The lifer had spent over 20 years behind bars, with no hope of parole."

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