Prisoner (noun)

1. A person who is confined to a prison or jail as punishment for a crime they have committed.
2. A person who is physically or emotionally held captive or restricted.
3. A person who is deprived of their freedom of movement or action by force or coercion.

Origin:

Mid 16th century from the old french word prisonier, from prison meaning a place of confinement.

Examples:

1. The prisoners were held in cells for 22 hours a day and were only allowed one hour of exercise.
2. The hostages were treated as prisoners and were not allowed to leave the building.
3. The soldier was taken captive and held as a prisoner of war for five years.
4. The prisoner was not granted parole because of the severity of their crime.
5. The prisoner was finally released after serving 20 years in jail.