Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
borstal
Noun
/ˈbɔːr.stəl/
Definition
A borstal is a type of youth detention center in the United Kingdom, specifically designed for young offenders.
Examples
- After being convicted, he was sent to a borstal for reform.
- The borstal aimed to educate and guide adolescents away from crime.
- She spent two years in a borstal, where she learned valuable life skills.
Meaning
It refers to a facility that provides education and rehabilitation for young people who have committed crimes.
Synonyms
- Detention center
- Reform school
- Correctional facility
