parolee

[puh-roh-lee, -roh-lee]

noun

1. a person who is released from prison on parole.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parolee¹

First recorded in 1915–20; parole + -ee

Example Sentences

Many parolees received menacing letters instructing them to self-deport or face prosecution, fines or deportation.

From Los Angeles Times

The county Probation Department is responsible for overseeing both adult parolees and youths in juvenile camps and halls.

From Los Angeles Times

Ross told the group about the endowment’s programs to help juvenile parolees.

From Los Angeles Times

South Africa’s Department of Corrections declined to give any detail of when and how Pistorius would be released, saying “inmates and parolees are never paraded.”

From Seattle Times

The lawmakers pointed to the chaotic airlift from Afghanistan, where more than 76,000 Afghan citizens were brought to the U.S. as parolees under Mr. Mayorkas’ say-so.

From Washington Times