Inmate
Inmate
Inmate (pronounced: /ˈɪnmeɪt/) is a term used to refer to a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital. The term is derived from the Middle English word "innemate", meaning a person who dwells in or occupies a place.
Etymology
The term "inmate" originates from the Middle English word "innemate". The prefix "in-" comes from the Old English "innan", meaning "within", and "mate" is derived from the Old English "gemetta", meaning "table companion". Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals confined within an institution.
Related Terms
- Prisoner: A person legally held in prison as a punishment for crimes they have committed or while awaiting trial.
- Patient: A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- Institution: An organization founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose.
- Confinement: The action of confining or state of being confined.
- Hospital: An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Prison: A building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inmate
- Wikipedia's article - Inmate
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