A person who has been captured by opposing forces during a conflict, who is entitled to humane treatment under international law as outlined by the Geneva Conventions.
An individual detained by the enemy in warfare, whose treatment and rights can reflect the ethical standards of the captor nation.
A combatant or civilian taken captive in a military engagement, often carrying specific legal protections and regulations concerning their humane treatment while in detention.
Example:
その捕虜には威厳があった。
The act of swapping captured soldiers or prisoners between opposing sides to restore balance during or after a conflict.
A formal arrangement in which combatants or non-combatants held captive by one party are returned to their original side, often as part of peace negotiations.
A process whereby nations or military factions agree to release their detained personnel in exchange for their own captured individuals, typically occurring in wartime.
A facility designated for the confinement of individuals captured during armed conflict, primarily military personnel from opposing forces.
A secured area where captured soldiers are held, often under the regulations of international law, with an emphasis on humane treatment and separation from civilian populations.
A type of detention center established during wartime for the purpose of managing prisoners taken during warfare, differentiated from regular prisons by its specific focus on enemy combatants.