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/ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ 
| singular | hostage |
| plural | hostages |
The President is making every effort to obtain the release of the hostages.
Six visiting businessmen were taken hostage by rebel groups.
A prison librarian held hostage for 13 hours has been freed.
This is the British English definition of hostage. View American English definition of hostage.
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