prison guard
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Definition
Noun: A person whose job is to supervise and maintain security within a prison, ensuring the custody and control of incarcerated individuals.
Usage
The term "prison guard" refers specifically to the occupation and role of an individual employed to watch over prisoners. It is a straightforward, descriptive compound noun.
Examples
- The prison guard conducted a routine cell inspection.
- After the riot, additional prison guards were assigned to the unit.
- He worked for twenty years as a prison guard at the state penitentiary.
Advanced Usage
- "to stand guard": While not exclusive to this role, a prison guard can be described as standing guard over the inmates.
- Armed officers stood guard along the prison walls.
Variants and Related Words
- Correctional Officer (n): A more modern and formal term for a prison guard, emphasizing the rehabilitation aspect of the job within the corrections system.
- Jailer (n): An older term, often with a more archaic or literary connotation, for someone in charge of a jail or prisoners.
- Warder (n): Chiefly British English term for a prison guard.
- Turnkey (n): A historical term for a jailer or prison guard, referring to the person who holds the keys.
Synonyms
- Guard: A more general term for someone who protects or watches over a place or people.
- Custodian: Emphasizes the role of having legal custody or charge of persons, such as prisoners.
Related Phrases
- Prison staff: A broader term that includes guards as well as administrative, medical, and other support personnel working in a prison.
Noun
- someone who guards prisoners