prisoner of war

Definition of "prisoner of war"
  1. An individual apprehended during a conflict
How to use "prisoner of war" in a sentence
  1. After the battle, the enemy soldiers were classified as prisoners of war.
  2. The International Committee of the Red Cross visited the camp to assess the conditions of the prisoners of war.
  3. The Geneva Convention provides specific protections for prisoners of war.

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