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Detention centre   /dɪtˈɛnʃən sˈɛntər/   Listen
Detention centre

noun
1.
A large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily.  Synonyms: bullpen, detention cell.






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Words linked to "Detention centre" :   jail cell, prison cell, cell, bullpen



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