Definition of prisoner of war Prisoner of war
pris•on•er of war
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What does prisoner of war mean?
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| prisoner of war - a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war | ||
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prisoner of war
A combatant who is imprisoned by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict.
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- A Prisoner of war is a fighter that has been captured by the forces of the enemy, during an armed conflict. Prisoners of war also have rights. The rights they have are stated in the Geneva Conventions.
