penal institution

Noun

Meaning

an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

brig penitentiary glasshouse bastille gaol clink pokey roundhouse lockup prison pen jail cooler dungeon stockade
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Antonyms

free world

Hypernyms

institution

Hyponyms

brig camp penal colony correctional institution

Examples

The world is a penal institution. Taylor Caldwell

Close letter words and terms

penal complex penal enforcement code penal facility penal law penal legislation penal notice