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REFORMATORIES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word reformatories. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word reformatories. (close relations)
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penitentiaries
nounn
noun

• a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

adjective satellite

• used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

• showing or constituting penance

prisons
nounn
noun

• a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

• a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement

reform school
nounn
noun

• correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

borstal
nounn
noun

• formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison

reformative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to reform

detention home
nounn
noun

• an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)

training school
nounn
noun

• a school providing practical vocational and technical training

• correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

Best Hypernyms For REFORMATORIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reformatories, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
centers establishments facilities institutions jails organizations penitentiaries prisons
Phrases (1)
correctional institution

Alternatives for PENITENTIARIES

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