Definition of reformatory Reformatory
/ɹɪfɔˈɹmʌtɔˌɹi/ - [riformutoree] - re•form•a•to•ry
We found 6 definitions of reformatory from 4 different sources.
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What does reformatory mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: reformatories |
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| reformatory - correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders | ||
| reform school, training school | ||
| correctional institution a penal institution maintained by the government | ||
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Wiktionary 
- reformatory (Noun)
A prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school . - reformatory (Adjective)
Of, pertaining to, or conducive to reform; reformative.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- reformatory (a.)
Tending to produce reformation; reformative. - reformatory (n.)
An institution for promoting the reformation of offenders.
Part of speech
🔤- reformatory, noun, singular of reformatories.
