state prison

state pris·on

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [steyt priz-uh n]
- /steɪt ˈprɪz ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [steyt priz-uh n]
- /steɪt ˈprɪz ən/

Definitions of state prison words

noun state prison a prison maintained by a state for the confinement of felons. 1
noun state prison correctional institution 1
noun state prison (in the US) a prison where persons convicted of serious crimes are confined 0

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Origin of state prison

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25

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Parts of speech for State prison

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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state prison popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

state prison usage trend in Literature

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