English · Word Candidate

inmate

/ˈɪn.meɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: inmates

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người bị giam giữ trong một tổ chức như nhà tù hoặc bệnh viện

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who shares a residence (such as a hotel guest, a lodger, or a student living on campus), or other place.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người cùng chia sẻ nơi cư trú như khách sạn, người thuê nhà hoặc sinh viên

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Noun

Examples

I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts. Not ignoring what is good, I am quick to perceive a horror, and could still be social with it—would they let me—since it is but well to be on friendly terms with all the inmates of the place one lodges in.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “inmate” mean?

A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

Is “inmate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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