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Military term for a captive of the enemy

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Prisoner of war: Military term for a captive of the enemy
A prisoner of war (POW) is a person who is held captive by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict. The earliest recorded usage of the phrase "prisoner of war" dates back to 1610.

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