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penitentiary

penitentiary (noun) /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/

1

(chiefly US) A state or federal prison for convicted felons; a prison.

2

A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.

penitentiary (adjective) /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/

1

Of or relating to penance; penitential.

2

Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.