Penitentiary Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Penitentiary

Meaning 1 : a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

    Synonyms : pen
Meaning 2 : showing or constituting penance

    Synonyms : penitential
Meaning 3 : used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

    Example : penitentiary institutions


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