Cool MateMeaning of Inmate
one of the people living in an institution such as a prison or a psychiatric hospital
In simple words: A person who is in prison.
Inmate in a sentence
- The jail has 500 inmates.
- He was attacked by a fellow inmate.
- The inmates were transferred to an undisclosed location.
- a camp where more than 4 000 inmates are housed
- a former inmate of an Ohio prison
- inmates serving lengthy terms
How to use Inmate
Used specifically to refer to prisoners. Avoid using in formal contexts that require legal terminology.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'in-mate' — imagine a person living inside a mate's house (the prison).
Related words
Collocations with Inmate
Opposites of Inmate
- free person
- citizen
- law-abiding citizen
Common mistakes with Inmate
- Confused with 'detainee' which can refer to someone held without charges.
- Using as a verb instead of a noun.
- Mixing up with 'convict' which implies a legal conviction.
Inmate appears in
Inmate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سجين
شخص مسجون.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বন্দী
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি জেলে আছেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Insasse
Eine Person, die im Gefängnis ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Recluso
Una persona que está en la cárcel.
- Persianفارسی
زندانی
کسی که در زندان است.
- FrenchFrançais
Détenu
Une personne qui est en prison.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कैदी
जेल में बंद व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Detenuto
Una persona che è in prigione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Preso
Uma pessoa que está presa.
- RussianРусский
Заключенный, обитатель тюрьмы
Человек, который находится в тюрьме.
- Urduاردو
قیدی
جیل میں قید شخص۔
- Chinese中文
囚犯
在监狱里的人。
More words like Inmate
- Prisoner
- ConvictC1
to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime
- CriminalA2
a person who commits a crime
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Inmate
What does Inmate mean?
A person who is in prison.
What is the definition of Inmate?
one of the people living in an institution such as a prison or a psychiatric hospital
How do you use Inmate in a sentence?
The jail has 500 inmates.
Can you give another example of Inmate?
He was attacked by a fellow inmate.
What are synonyms for Inmate?
Common alternatives include prisoner, convict, felon, criminal, detainee.
What is the opposite of Inmate?
Opposite meanings include free person, citizen, law-abiding citizen.
What words go with Inmate?
It commonly pairs with fellow, former, new, transfer, free, release, escape, serve something, population, among inmate.
What are common mistakes when using Inmate?
Confused with 'detainee' which can refer to someone held without charges. Using as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up with 'convict' which implies a legal conviction.
How do you pronounce Inmate?
US: /["/ˈɪnmeɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnmeɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Inmate?
Used specifically to refer to prisoners. Avoid using in formal contexts that require legal terminology.
What CEFR level is Inmate?
"Inmate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.