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penal institution vs correctional institution

correctional institution vs penal institution

penal institution and correctional institution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penal institution Yes No No No
correctional institution Yes No No No
As nouns, correctional institution is a hyponym of penal institution; that is, correctional institution is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penal institution:
  • penal institution: an institution where persons are confined as punishment and to protect the public
  • correctional institution: a penal institution maintained by the government
Other hyponyms of penal institution include brig, camp, penal colony.
penal institution (noun) correctional institution (noun)
an institution where persons are confined as punishment and to protect the public a penal institution maintained by the government
Difference between penal institution and correctional institution

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