1. people who are confined in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility
2. people who live in an institution such as a hospital, asylum, or nursing home

Examples

• The prison housed over 2,000 inmates.
• Several inmates participated in the educational program.
• The inmates were allowed one hour of recreation time daily.
• New inmates must complete an orientation process.
• The nursing home inmates enjoyed the weekly music therapy sessions.
• Mental health services were provided to all inmates at the facility.