English Explanatory Dictionary

youth detention centre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A secure residential facility for young people, often termed juvenile delinquents, awaiting court hearings and/or placement in long-term care facilities and programs.

Word forms

youth detention centre youth detention centres youth detention center

Synonyms

juvenile hall juvie
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