reformatory
reformatory · reformatories
A prison, especially one for juvenilesA prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school.
UK/ɹɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mətəɹi/US/ɹəˈfɔɹməˌtɔɹi/
Meaning
1 sensesA prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school.
More definitions
- correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
Forms
plural: reformatories| Singular | reformatory |
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Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders:reform schooltraining school