Prisons Meaning in English
word · lemma: prison
/ˈpɹɪzənz/
PRI-zuhnz
/pɹˈɪzənz/
PRI-zuhnz
Definition
Buildings or places where people are kept as punishment for a crime, or while they wait for trial.
Usage & Nuances
Refers specifically to official facilities where people are held for crimes (not for temporary minor infractions). Common with 'in prison', 'prison system', and compared to 'jail' (often used for shorter stays or before trial, varies by country).
Spanish: prisiones - cárcelesPortuguese (BR): prisõesPortuguese (PT): prisõesChinese (Simplified): 监狱Chinese (Traditional): 監獄Hindi: जेलेंArabic: السجونBengali: কারাগারসমূহRussian: тюрьмыJapanese: 刑務所Vietnamese: nhà tùKorean: 교도소Turkish: hapishanelerUrdu: جیلیںIndonesian: penjara
Example Sentences
Many prisons have high walls and security cameras.
basic
Some prisons are for men, and others are for women.
basic
There are strict rules inside all prisons.
basic
Overcrowded prisons are a big problem in many countries.
natural
The movie shows what life is like inside several different prisons.
natural
After the reforms, some prisons started new education programs for inmates.
natural