jailors
/ˈdʒeɪlərz/
NOUN
1. People who guard prisoners
People who enforce confinement and supervise prisoners in a jail or prison.
1.1. Prison guards and custodians
People responsible for guarding prisoners, maintaining security, and enforcing confinement in a jail or prison.
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- The weary jailors carried out their duties with a sense of responsibility.
- The jailors patrolled the cellblocks throughout the night.
- The defiant inmate exchanged heated words with the jailors at the entrance.
- The vigilant jailors remained alert to prevent any escape attempts.