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Detainee vs Arrestee - What's the difference?

detainee | arrestee |

As nouns the difference between detainee and arrestee

is that detainee is someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement while arrestee is a person who is under arrest.

detainee

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement

    • arrestee

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a person who is under arrest.

    • See also

    * arrester

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