dictionary.pthostagenounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨˈfɨ̃/re·femPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A person held captive as security for the fulfillment of a condition.Usage examples“The hostages were released after negotiations.”“He was taken hostage during the robbery.”Synonymscaptiveprisoner
A person held captive as security for the fulfillment of a condition.Usage examples“The hostages were released after negotiations.”“He was taken hostage during the robbery.”Synonymscaptiveprisoner