penitentiary
Pronunciation:
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/noun
Definitions
A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church who administers the sacrament of penance.
One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
One who does penance.
adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to penance; penitential.
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.