REFORMATORY


Meaning of REFORMATORY in English

[ rɪ'fɔ:mət(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural reformatories ) N. Amer. dated an institution to which young offenders are sent as an alternative to prison.

■ adjective intended to produce reform.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.