POW

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Definition

Noun: 1. A prisoner of war: A person who is captured and held by an enemy force during a war.

Usage

The word "pow" is an informal, spoken abbreviation for "prisoner of war." It is most commonly used in speech, headlines, or informal writing to refer to individuals captured in combat.

Examples
  • The soldiers were held as pows for over three years.
  • The organization works to ensure the humane treatment of pows.
  • A major goal of the mission was to rescue the pows.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in historical or military contexts.
  • It can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun (e.g., pow camp, pow status).
Variants and Related Words
  • POW (noun): The standard written form, using all capital letters. This is the preferred form in formal writing.
    • The Geneva Conventions outline the rights of POWs.
  • Prisoner of War (noun phrase): The full, formal term.
    • He was classified as a prisoner of war.
Synonyms
  • Captive
  • Internee (specifically for someone confined, often in a camp)
Notes

"Pow" is distinct from the onomatopoeic word "pow!" which represents the sound of an explosion or a hit. The prisoner of war meaning is always written in all capitals (POW) or, informally, in lowercase (pow).

Noun
  1. a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war

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