 reformatory |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] tending to reform | |
| Synonyms: | reformative | |
| Examples: | "reformative and rehabilitative agencies" "reformatory punishment" |
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| Related terms: | helpful | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law,education) correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders | |
| Synonyms: | training_school reform_school | |
| Related terms: | correctional_institution Borstal | |
| Similar spelling: |
reformer reformative reformation reformist reformism re-formation reaffirmation reformable reformulate reformed reaffirm re-formed |
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