internee

The definition of an internee is someone who is confined during wartime, like a prisoner of war.

(noun)

An example of an internee is a soldier being held captive by the opposing side.

See internee in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person interned as a prisoner of war or enemy alien

Origin: intern + -ee

See internee in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One who is interned or confined, especially in wartime.

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