What is another word for POWS?
Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ʊz] (IPA) 
POWs stands for prisoners of war, individuals who have been captured and detained during wartime. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to refer to prisoners of war, including captives, detainees, internees, hostages, and war prisoners. These terms can be used interchangeably, but may have slightly different connotations depending on the context in which they are used. Captives and detainees may refer to anyone who is being held against their will, while internees specifically refers to individuals who are being held in a foreign country during wartime. Hostages are individuals who are held as a means of exerting control or influence over another party, while war prisoners specifically refers to individuals captured during armed conflict.
