Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
correctional
adjective
/kəˈrɛk.ʃən.əl/
Definition
Related to the punishment of offenders, especially in the context of rehabilitation and reform.
Examples
- Correctional facilities are designed to help inmates reintegrate into society.
- The correctional system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
Meaning
Correctional refers to systems and facilities aimed at rehabilitating individuals who have committed crimes, rather than simply punishing them.
Synonyms
- Rehabilitative
- Reformative
- Penal
