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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

unfortunate, unfortunate person go
a person who suffers misfortune

captive, prisoner
a person who is confined

noun.person

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con, convict, inmate, yard bird, yardbird go
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
detainee, political detainee go
some held in custody
surety, hostage go
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
internee go
a person who is interned
political prisoner go
someone who is imprisoned because of their political views
prisoner of war, POW go
a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war