reformatory
/rɪˈfɔːrmətɔːri/
noun
- A type of school or institution where young people who have broken the law are sent to be educated and have their behavior corrected.
- After his third offense, the teenager was sent to a reformatory for six months.
- The old reformatory has been turned into a museum that tells the history of juvenile justice.
- She worked as a counselor at a reformatory, helping teens learn new skills and make better choices.
adjective
- Serving or intended to reform someone's behavior or character, especially through discipline or education.
- The reformatory school focused on teaching trades and responsibility.
- The program's reformatory methods included counseling and community service.
- His parents hoped the strict camp would have a reformatory effect on his attitude.
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