prison
- Noun. A place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes.
- Noun. (uncountable) Confinement in a prison.
- Noun. (colloquial) Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
- Verb. (transitive) to imprison.
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