inmate

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).
  • A person who shares a residence, such as a lodger, a hotel guest, or a student living on campus.

Etymology

Compound from English inn + English mate (companion, colleague, comrade), mate (companion, colleague, comrade).

Origin

English

mate

Gloss

companion, colleague, comrade

Kanji

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