penitentiary

n. 監獄、收容所、教養所、宗教裁判所

a. 用作感化的、應處監禁的、教養所的、收容所的

英文釋義

  1. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
  2. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
  3. showing or constituting penance