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Term: Detainees

Definition: Detainees refer to individuals who are held in custody or confinement, typically by authorities such as law enforcement agencies, immigration officials, or military personnel.

Examples:

Noun: The detainees were being held in a temporary facility until their trials.

Verb: The police had to detain the suspect to prevent them from causing further harm.

Adjective: The humanitarian organization worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the detained individuals.

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