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borstal Definition and Meaning in English (borstal definition)

noun
Synonyms:reformatorydetention centeryouth detention center
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Borstal definition: A type of youth detention center in the United Kingdom, abolished in 1982, designed for the reform and training of young offenders.

Definitions of Borstal

  1. 1noun(historical)

    A type of youth detention center in the United Kingdom, abolished in 1982, designed for the reform and training of young offenders.

Example Sentences

historical

“Before 1982, young offenders in the UK might be sent to a borstal.”

Synonyms

reformatorydetention centeryouth detention center

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nounborstal
pluralborstals

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Borstal definition: A type of youth detention center in the United Kingdom, abolished in 1982, designed for the reform and training of young offenders.
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'Borstal' translates to 'borstal' in English. Borstal definition: A type of youth detention center in the United Kingdom, abolished in 1982, designed for the reform and training of young offenders.
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