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Political Detainee

Description:

A political detainee refers to an individual who has been imprisoned or held in custody due to their political beliefs, activities, or association. This term often applies to individuals who are imprisoned by a government or ruling authority as a means to suppress dissent or opposition.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A person who is arrested and detained for their political beliefs or activities.

Example sentence: The political detainee was a vocal critic of the government's policies.

Sense 2:

Noun - A term used to represent a group of individuals collectively held in custody for their political opposition.

Example sentence: The government faced international condemnation for its treatment of political detainees.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Pertaining to or involving the detention of individuals based on their political beliefs or opposition.

Example sentence: Human rights organizations have expressed concern regarding the treatment of political detainees in the country.

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