Definitions
- Referring to a person who is serving a life sentence in prison. - Talking about a prisoner who is likely to spend the rest of their life behind bars. - Describing a convict who has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Referring to a person who is confined in prison as a punishment for a crime. - Talking about someone who is being held in custody by the authorities. - Describing someone who is serving a sentence in jail or prison.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who are confined in a correctional facility.
- 2Both words are associated with criminal activity and punishment.
- 3Both words suggest a loss of freedom and autonomy.
- 4Both words are used in legal and law enforcement contexts.
- 5Both words can be used to describe someone who has committed a serious crime.
What is the difference?
- 1Duration: Lifer refers specifically to someone who is serving a life sentence, while prisoner can refer to someone serving any length of time.
- 2Connotation: Lifer has a more negative connotation than prisoner, as it implies that the person will never be released from prison.
- 3Legal status: Lifer is a more specific legal term than prisoner, which can refer to anyone who is incarcerated.
- 4Sentence: Lifer has a fixed sentence of life imprisonment, while prisoner can have a range of sentences depending on the crime committed.
- 5Usage: Lifer is less commonly used than prisoner in everyday language.
Remember this!
Lifer and prisoner both refer to people who are confined in a correctional facility due to criminal activity. However, lifer specifically refers to someone who is serving a life sentence, while prisoner can refer to anyone who is incarcerated. Additionally, lifer has a more negative connotation and is less commonly used in everyday language.
