hostage meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of hostage at MeaningMonkey.org. hostage meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

HOSTAGE noun

Definition of hostage (noun)

a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
- synonyms: surety

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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