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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

detainees

/dɪˈteɪnɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does detainees mean?

noun

People who are being held in custody, typically as prisoners of war or for questioning.

Example

"The government was criticized for its treatment of detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention center."

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