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noun 
  1. 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.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: gijzelaar
  • French: otage
  • German: Geisel
  • Spanish: rehén
Etymology: From hostage (French: otage, from hoste or obsidanus.

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