Origin: Latin
suffix -ate
Inmate has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
"The warden walked past each inmate in the cell block to check on their well-being before dinner."
2
a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
"The nurse walked through the ward to check on each inmate before administering their evening medication."
3
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
"The guard checked his identification before allowing the inmate to leave their cell for lunch."
4
A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).
"The guard walked down the hallway and counted every inmate in the maximum-security wing before locking the doors."
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