A prisoner is a person who is confined to a jail or prison as a punishment for a crime. The term 'SLAVE' (5 letters) refers to a person who is owned by another and forced to work without pay. A 'LAG' (3 letters) is a slang term for a prisoner. A 'DETAINEE' (8 letters) is someone who is held in custody, usually by a government, without having been charged with a crime. A 'CONVICT' (7 letters) is someone who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced to a period of imprisonment. A 'CAPTIVE' (7 letters) is someone who is held against their will, usually by force. A 'HOSTAGE' (7 letters) is someone who is held against their will as a bargaining chip or to ensure the safety of another. A 'gaolbird' (8 letters) is a slang term for a prisoner. A 'CON' (3 letters) is a slang term for a CONVICT. An 'INMATE' (6 letters) is someone who is confined to an institution such as a prison or mental hospital. An 'ofwar' (5 letters) is a prisoner of war. An 'internee' (8 letters) is someone who is interned, or held in custody, usually by a government, without charge or trial.