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inmates

The correct spelling is inmates.

How to pronounce inmates

noun

Say it like: Inm-ate-s

The correct spelling is inmates. A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).
  2. 2.A person who shares a residence, such as a lodger, a hotel guest, or a student living on campus.

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