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prison

/ˈpɹɪzən/

Meanings
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.

Examples :

"The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century."
government law building place police society state essential

Related Words

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confinement noun

/kənˈfaɪnmənt/

The act of confining or the state of being confined.

"The confinement of the sick child to his room prevented him from attending school. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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undesirable noun

/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/ /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbl/

An undesirable person

"The new student was considered an undesirable in the class because of his disruptive behavior. "

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harrowing verb

/ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/

To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.

"The farmer had to harrow the field before planting the seeds. "

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otherwise adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

Other than supposed; different.

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

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convicted verb

/kənˈvɪktɪd/

To find guilty

"His remarks convicted him of a lack of sensitivity."

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restrictive adjective

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ /rəˈstrɪktɪv/

Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

"The school's new dress code is very restrictive, allowing only navy blue or white shirts. "