Word Type

Noun

The word "inmate" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

jail

Capable Of

hurt prison guard scape from prison

Derived Terms

coinmate inmacy inmatehood

Derived From

inn mate

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

captive occupant occupier patient prisoner resident

Type Of (IsA)

resident

Related Terms

campus confine convict guest hospital hotel institution lodger patient prison student

Similar Terms

prisoner

Synonym Network

convict inpatient

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