reformatory
English
Adjective
reformatory (comparative more reformatory, superlative most reformatory)
- Of, pertaining to, or conducive to reform; reformative.
Noun
reformatory (plural reformatories)
- A prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school.
Synonyms
- (for juveniles): reform school, borstal, approved school, youth detention centre, juvenile hall, detention home
Translations
juvenile institution — see reform school
Further reading
reformatory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
