inmates

Meanings

• noun

  People who are imprisoned or confined in a penitentiary or other institution.

  - "The inmates of the prison were allowed to leave for a few hours each week."
  - "The conditions in the inmate's cell were inhumane."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inmates
chambers , dambers , slambers

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Variants

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inmate , inmates

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Etymology

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Derived from Old French 'emmurer', meaning 'to wall in'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inmate' was first used in the United States in the early 19th century.

2. In some countries, the term 'prisoner' is preferred over 'inmate'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prisoners: Individuals who are confined or detained, often due to having committed a crime.

2. Penitentiary: A prison for those who have been sentenced to serve time for committing a crime.

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Culture

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Inmates have been a common subject in literature, particularly in works that explore the themes of incarceration, redemption, and the human condition. Notable works include 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X', 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', and 'Orange is the New Black'.

How to Memorize "inmates"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people in prison uniforms, confined to cells and living under strict rules.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inmates' with the idea of people who are incarcerated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-M-A-T-E-S to remember: 'Incarcerated, Not Making Any Time For Errors'.

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