prisoner of conscience

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English

Etymology

Defined by Peter Benenson in his article "The Forgotten Prisoners" in 1961.

Noun

prisoner of conscience (plural prisoners of conscience)

  1. Anyone imprisoned because of his race, religion, or political views.

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