Detention centre
Detention centre noun - A large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily.
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Synonyms for Detention centre
Penal institution and detention centre are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penal institution" instead a noun phrase "Detention centre".
Penal institution
Penal institution noun - An institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public.
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Synonyms for Penal institution
Detention centre and penal institution are semantically related. You can use "Detention centre" instead a noun phrase "Penal institution".
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