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Meaning of
hostage
in English
hostage
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Plural
hostages
Definitions
Noun
a
person
seized
to
influence
another's
actions
The
kidnapper
took
the
child
as
a
hostage
to
demand
a
ransom
.
a
state
of
being
held
for
leverage
The
government
was
held
hostage
by
the
opposing
party's
threats
.
a
person
given
as
security
;
pledge
The
king's
son
was
given
as
a
hostage
to
ensure
the
treaty's
terms
were
met
.
