Looking for the meaning of the word CARCERAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CARCERAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Carceral
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from late Latin carceralis, from carcer ‘prison’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɑːs(ə)rəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or of the nature of a prison
Short Definition:relating to prison
Examples:- Arthur has been in a carceral institution for five years
- inmates in Ontario's carceral system
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