prisoner of conscience
noun
UK/ˌprɪz.ᵊn.ər əv ˈkɒn.ʃᵊns/
US/ˌprɪz.ᵊn.ɚ əv ˈkɑːn.ʃᵊns/
Definitions of prisoner of conscience noun
- Countable(可数名词)
a person who is imprisoned because their political, religious, or other beliefs are not aligned with those of the governing power.
良心犯
Many human rights organizations are dedicated to securing the release of prisoners of conscience around the world.
许多人权组织致力于确保世界各地良心犯的释放。
The journalist became a prisoner of conscience for reporting on government corruption.
这名记者因报道政府腐败而成为良心犯。
Amnesty International often advocates for prisoners of conscience.
国际特赦组织经常为良心犯发声。