Prison Meaning
/ˈpɹɪzn̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
nounConfinement in prison.
Sentence Examples
The murderer was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Life in prison is worse than the life of an animal.
She went to prison for tax evasion.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After his conviction, the thief was sent to a maximum-security ____ for ten years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The convicted fraudster was sentenced to five years in ____ for deceiving thousands of investors.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English prisoun, prison, from Old English prisūn, a borrowing from Old French prison, from Latin prehensiōnem, accusative singular of prehensiō, from the verb prehendō. Doublet of prehension.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After his conviction, the thief was sent to a maximum-security ____ for ten years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The convicted fraudster was sentenced to five years in ____ for deceiving thousands of investors.