prisoner of conscience

Noun

Meaning

prisoner of conscience (plural prisoners of conscience)

Anyone imprisoned because of their race, religion, or political views.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

pow detainee recidivist prisoner of war gaolbird political prisoner

Related terms

political prisoner exile of conscience

Examples

As you look at me and listen to me, please remember the often repeated truth that one prisoner of conscience is one too many. Aung San Suu Kyi

I think I was the healthiest prisoner of conscience in the world. Aung San Suu Kyi

Close letter words and terms

prisoner at the bar prisoner exchange prisoner for interrogation prisoner of hope prisoner of state prisoner of war