reform school
reform school · reform schools
A penal institution for juveniles, especially malesA penal institution for juveniles, especially males.
» These boys ought to be sent to a reform school.
Diese Jungen sollten auf eine Reformschule geschickt werden.
Этих мальчиков следовало бы отправить в дом для малолетних преступников.
Meaning
1 senses(dated)A penal institution for juveniles, especially males.
Erziehungsanstalt
More definitions
- correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
Examples
1 sentencesThese boys ought to be sent to a reform school.
ruЭтих мальчиков следовало бы отправить в дом для малолетних преступников. — sharptoothed
deDiese Jungen sollten auf eine Reformschule geschickt werden. — mauersegler
Translations
5 languagesDeutsch
institution for juveniles:
Forms
plural: reform schools| Singular | reform school |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders:reformatorytraining school