Meaning of star prisoner | Babel Free
Definitions
A person in prison for the first time.
Ireland, UK
Examples
“Of the remaining 469 wives 256 were wives of star prisoners, and 213 wives of recidivists.”
“I was a 'Star-Prisoner', so-called because, as a 'First-Timer', I had to wear a red star on the sleeve of my prison jacket.”
“First, you're classed as a YP (young prisoner) if you're under 21. If it's your first time in prison, they class you as a star prisoner and that separates you from the ones who have been inside before.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.