in
mate
Plural
inmates
1
a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility
- The prison housed over a thousand inmates serving various sentences.
- The inmate was released on parole after completing rehabilitation programs.
- Inmates often face challenges reintegrating into society after serving their sentences.
- The correctional facility implemented educational programs to help inmates acquire new skills.
- Visitation hours were restricted due to safety concerns for both inmates and visitors.
2
a person who resides in a shared living space, such as a household, institution, or facility
- The inmates of the dormitory shared a common kitchen and living area.
- As an inmate of the care facility, she received round-the-clock medical attention.
- During the winter, the shelter saw an increase in the number of inmates seeking refuge.
- The old mansion was known for its numerous rooms and diverse group of inmates living together.
3
a person residing in a hospital, clinic, or other institutional medical facility while receiving care, especially one confined for psychiatric treatment or long‑term inpatient care
- The ward assigned each inmate a nurse who checked vital signs every four hours.
- After the assessment he was admitted as an inmate to the psychiatric unit for observation.
- Visitors signed the log before entering the ward where several long‑term inmates lived.
- Hospital staff worked to ensure inmates received appropriate rehabilitation and discharge planning.
- The facility separated acute patients from chronic inmates to streamline treatment plans.
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