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political prisoner

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈprɪzənər/

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈprɪzənər/B2formalpolitical
  • ruЧеловек, заключённый в тюрьму за свои политические убеждения, деятельность или оппозицию правительству или правящей системе, а не за обычное уголовное преступление.

A person who is imprisoned for their political beliefs, activities, or opposition to a government or ruling system, rather than for a common criminal offense.

  1. Person imprisoned for political reasonsB2formal

    An individual who is imprisoned because of their political beliefs, activities, or affiliations, rather than for a common crime.

    ruПолитический заключенный

    • The activist was declared a political prisoner by human rights organizations.
    • Many political prisoners were released after the regime change.
    • The United Nations called for the release of all political prisoners.