parolee

noun

pa·rol·ee pə-ˌrō-ˈlē

-ˈrō-(ˌ);

ˌper-ə-ˈlē,

ˌpa-rə-

Synonyms of parolee next

: one released on parole

Word History

Etymology

parole entry 2 + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of parolee was in 1903

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parolee

noun

pa·rol·ee pə-ˌrō-ˈlē

-ˈrō-(ˌ); ˌpar-ə-ˈlē

: an individual released on parole

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parolee

noun

pa·rol·ee pə-ˌrō-ˈlē, -ˈrō-ˌlē

: a prisoner released on parole

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