English

Etymology
From Medieval Latin (penitentiaria), term used by the Quakers in Pennsylvania during the 1790s, describing a place for penitents sorry for their sins.

Pronunciation
p�n·ĭ·'t�n·shŭ·r�

Noun
en-noun|penitentiaries

1. US A state or federal prison for convicted felons.
2. (Roman Catholic Church) A priest who administers the sacrament of penance.

Synonyms
pen (1)

Translations
trans-top|prison
Italian: t-|it|penitenziario
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Norwegian: t-|no|fengsel|n, t-|no|kasjott|m (dated)
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Adjective
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1. of, or related to penance; penitential
2. of, or relating to the punishment of criminals

Translations
trans-top|of, or related to prison
Norwegian: fengsels- (affix construction)
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