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penitentiary meaning in English
penitentiary : penitentiary
Pronunciation : penitentiary
Pronunciation in English : penitentiary
Part of speech : Noun
Definition in English : a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor.
Definition in English : a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
A house of correction, in which offenders are confined for punishment, discipline, and reformation, and in which they are generally compelled to labor.
Examples in English : The rule of law must run within penitentiary walls
Examples in English : The rule of law must run within penitentiary walls
Synonyms of penitentiary
Synonyms in English
prison
Jail
lockup
reformatory
correctional facility
Synonyms in English
prison
Jail
lockup
reformatory
correctional facility
Antonyms of penitentiary
Antonyms in English
free world
place outside the jail
Antonyms in English
free world
place outside the jail
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