prisons
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/ˈpɹɪzənz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.“The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.”
- Confinement in prison.“Prison was a harrowing experience for him.”
- Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.“The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.”
verb
- To imprison.
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