noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A former prisoner. informal

Synonyms

All synonyms

ex-convict

Example

More examples

"When I got out of prison, I couldn't find a job anywhere near my home since no one would hire an ex-con."

Etymology

From ex- + con.

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