correctional
adjective/kəˈrɛkʃənl/
Frequency rank: #8,287 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the punishment and rehabilitation of criminals, especially in prisons.
Example sentence
He spent three years working as an officer at correctional facility outside the city.
Synonyms & related words
- penal
- prison
- rehabilitative
- disciplinary
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