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Are the terms “inmate” and “prisoner” synonymous?

April 26, 2017inmate Prisoner synonymous terms

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Are the terms “inmate” and “prisoner” synonymous?

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A prisoner is a person who is in custody and who is not free to leave. For example; when a person is arrested and handcuffed, they are a prisoner. An inmate is a prisoner who has been committed to the Correctional Facility. An inmate is always a prisoner, but a prisoner is not always an inmate.