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penitentiary

/,p/E/n/I/'t/E/n/S//@/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Relating to penance, or to the rules and measures of penance.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms pen

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

    adj.all

    Examples
    Penitentiary institutions.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. showing or constituting penance

    adj.all

    Synonyms penitential

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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