English Explanatory Dictionary

reformatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or conducive to reform; reformative.
noun
  1. A prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school.

Pronunciation

/ɹəˈfɔɹməˌtɔɹi/ /ɹɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mətəɹi/ /ɹɪˈfɔː(ɹ)mətɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reformatory.wav

Word forms

reformatory more reformatory most reformatory reformatories

Synonyms

reform school borstal approved school youth detention centre juvenile hall detention home
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