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Meaning of correctional facility | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A prison, reformatory, or similar institution in which people are confined for the purpose of punishment and/or social rehabilitation.

US, euphemistic, formal

Examples

“For inmates in the state's correctional facilities, a typical breakfast menu consists of cereal, toast, jam, jelly, doughnuts, coffee and fruit.”

“On Oct. 19, the Standish city council voted to allow federal prisoners, including detainees from Gitmo, to be housed at the local correctional facility.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

correctional institution correctioner correctionist Corrections corrections officer correctitude