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reformatory

/r/I/'f/O/rm/@/,t/oU/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Tending to produce reformation; reformative.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. An institution for promoting the reformation of offenders.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. tending to reform

    adj.all

    Examples
    Reformatory punishment.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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