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noun
- A place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes.
- The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.
- (uncountable) Confinement in a prison.
- Prison was a harrowing experience for him.
- (colloquial) Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
- The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.
Etymology: From prisoun (French: French, prison).
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