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1. penitentiary
adjective. ['ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi'] showing or constituting penance.
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- penitentiary (English)
- penitentiaria (Latin)
2. penitentiary
adjective. ['ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi'] used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.
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- penitentiary (English)
- penitentiaria (Latin)
3. penitentiary
noun. ['ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi'] a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes.
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- penitentiary (English)
- penitentiaria (Latin)