What does detainee mean?
detainee
Plural: detainees
Definition
A person temporarily held in custody by the authorities.
Example sentences
An officer brought the detainee some water while they waited for the doctor.
An officer brought the detainee some water while they waited for the doctor.
The detainee has asked for an interpreter because he can't understand the questions.
The detainee has asked for an interpreter because he can't understand the questions.