borstal

Noun

A type of correctional institution in the United Kingdom for young offenders, providing a combination of imprisonment and training.

ریشه

Named after Borstal, a village in Kent, England, where the first institution of this kind was established.

مثال

• He was sent to a Borstal after being convicted of theft.
• Borstals were introduced in the early 20th century as an alternative to adult prisons for young offenders.
• The aim of a Borstal is to rehabilitate young offenders and prepare them for reintegration into society.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Borstal inmates Borstal system Borstal education Borstal rehabilitation