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Prisons
/ˈpɹɪzənz/
A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
📖 Definitions of "Prisons"
- 1
A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
"The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."
- 2
Confinement in prison.
"Prison was a harrowing experience for him."
- 3
Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
"The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers."
- 1
To imprison.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Prisons"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| prison housenoun | prison; jailhouse |
| arrestsnoun | (law) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc. |
| barsnoun | (sports) Any event in gymnastics using the bars. |
| brignoun | (nautical) A two-masted vessel, square-rigged on both foremast and mainmast |
| centersnoun | The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference. |
| centresnoun | Australia, British, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center. |
| chains | "Chains" is a rhythm and blues song written by husband-and-wife songwriting team Gerry Goffin and Carole King. |
| coloniesnoun | A group of people who settle an area and maintain ties to their country of origin. |
| correctionnoun | The act of correcting. |
| correctionalnoun | (chiefly US, Canada) Of or pertaining to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted criminals. |
| correctionsnoun | (US, Canada, law) Relating to the punishment, treatment, or supervision of persons who have been convicted of a crime |
| custodial | Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding. |
| custodynoun | The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children. |
| detaineesnoun | Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement. |
| detentionnoun | (countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement. |
| detentionsnoun | (countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement. |
| establishmentsnoun | That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence. |
| facilitiesnoun | (euphemistic) Facilities for urination and defecation: a toilet; a lavatory. |
| gaolsnoun | (British) Dated spelling of jail. |
| houses | an Australian bimonthly magazine focused on residential architecture and design. |
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