How to pronounce“penitentiary”in English
IPA/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/
Syllablespe·ni·ten·ti·a·ry
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Definitions of “penitentiary”
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noun
A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (loosely) a prison.
“For quotations using this term, see Citations:penitentiary.”
Synonyms:pen
noun
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
adjective
Of or relating to penance; penitential.
“A penitentiary tax.”
adjective
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
“Penitentiary houses.”
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