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Inmate

usgb/ˈɪnmeɪt/Volume
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Institutional Context

Used specifically for people living in controlled environments like prisons or psychiatric hospitals.

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The new reform program aims to rehabilitate inmates.
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Not for Juvenile

'Inmate' usually refers to adults; for minors in detention, 'juvenile detainee' is used.

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The facility was exclusive to adult inmates, with separate centers for juveniles.
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Negative Connotation

May carry a stigma, suggesting a person has committed a crime or has a mental illness.

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He struggled to find a job as an ex-inmate.
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