prisoner of conscience

noun

UK/ˌprɪz.ᵊn.ər əv ˈkɒn.ʃᵊns/
US/ˌprɪz.ᵊn.ɚ əv ˈkɑːn.ʃᵊns/

Definitions of prisoner of conscience noun

  1. 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。