penitentiaries

Noun

Plural form of 'penitentiary': a prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

ریشه

From 'penitentiary' + '-ies' (suffix forming plurals).

مثال

• The most dangerous criminals are sent to maximum-security penitentiaries.
• The overcrowding in penitentiaries is a major concern for prison authorities.
• He spent several years in different penitentiaries across the country.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Maximum-security penitentiaries Overcrowding in penitentiaries Sent to penitentiaries