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Definition of Prison guard
1. Noun. Someone who guards prisoners.
Exact synonyms: Gaoler, Jailer, Jailor, Screw, Turnkey
Generic synonyms: Keeper, Law Officer, Lawman, Peace Officer
Derivative terms: Gaol, Jail, Jail
Generic synonyms: Keeper, Law Officer, Lawman, Peace Officer
Derivative terms: Gaol, Jail, Jail
Definition of Prison guard
1. Noun. (law enforcement) An armed person working to provide order, security, discipline, punishment, and prevent escapes of prisoners in a jail that answers to a warden ¹
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