prison
/ˈpɹɪzən/ · noun
Meaning
- A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
- Confinement in prison.
- Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
- To imprison.
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