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borstal vs reformatory

reformatory vs borstal

borstal and reformatory both are nouns.

borstal is not an adjective while reformatory is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
borstal Yes No No No
reformatory Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reformatory is a hypernym of borstal; that is, reformatory is a word with a broader meaning than borstal:
  • borstal: formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
  • reformatory: correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
Other hypernyms of borstal include reform school, training school.
borstal (noun) reformatory (noun)
formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
borstal (adjective) reformatory (adjective)
tending to reform
Difference between borstal and reformatory

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