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unincarcerated

unincarcerated

1 7.0
Not held in prison or jail
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnɪnˈkɑːrsəˌreɪtɪd/
translation icon : no encarcelado
  • Being unincarcerated gives her a chance to rebuild her life.

Examples

  • The organization provides housing assistance to unincarcerated people who are rebuilding their lives.

  • He is unincarcerated after serving his time.

  • After years in prison, he was finally unincarcerated and reunited with his family.

  • Many unincarcerated individuals face challenges finding employment after release.

  • After serving five years, he was finally unincarcerated and eager to start a new life.

  • The safety of the community is a priority when dealing with unincarcerated individuals who have a history of violence.

  • Many unincarcerated individuals struggle to find stable employment after their release from prison.

Synonyms

undetained
vsunincarcerated
1 6.8

Not held and free to go

means not being held in jail or imprisoned rather than briefly stopped
unimprisoned
vsunincarcerated
8.4

Free and not locked up in a prison

is about not being currently held in jail rather than physical restraint
uncollared
vsunincarcerated
  • Literature
8.5

Not caught by the police after a crime

refers to not being held in jail, not just avoiding arrest or capture
noninstitutionalized
vsunincarcerated
  • US
8.2

Living at home instead of in a hospital, prison, or care home

is limited to freedom from prison or current jail custody rather than general institutions

Antonyms

imprisoned
3.8

Kept in prison and not free

How Free

free
1.0
unincarcerated
1 7.0

Surface Forms

unincarcerated positive

Morphology

unincarcerated = incarcerated (transparent) = un + incarcerate + ed

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the state of being 'incarcerated', making the meaning straightforward.

Etymology

The word unincarcerated is made from un- 'not' plus carcer 'prison', the same root in incarcerate 'to put in prison', so it simply means 'not imprisoned'.