Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
borstal
noun
/ˈbɔːstəl/
Definition
A type of youth detention center in the UK, designed for young offenders.
Examples
- The teenager was sent to a borstal after repeated offenses.
- Many believe that borstals help reduce recidivism among young people.
Meaning
Borstal refers to a facility that rehabilitates and educates young people who have committed crimes, emphasizing reform rather than punishment.
Synonyms
- Reform school
- Detention center
- Juvenile facility
