Word Meaning

hostages definition and meaning

n. A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations of any kind, on the performance of which the person is to be released.

Crossword clues for hostages

- Captive
- Host to grow old as a prisoner
- Kidnap victim
- Kidnapped person
- Person held as a security
- Prisoner held as surety
- Captured people
- Ransomed prisoners
- sureties
- Those kidnapped a long time after landlord