Detention home and Gaol

Detention home noun - An institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court).

Gaol and detention home are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaol" instead a noun phrase "Detention home".

Gaol noun - A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).

Detention home and gaol are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detention home" instead a noun "Gaol".

Nearby Words: gaoler, gaoled