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noun
A religious prison for prostitutes and unmarried mothers, usually as a source of forced labour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: Magdalene hospital, Magdalen hospital, Magdalene laundry
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: asylum, labour camp, prison, workhouse
History
Named after Mary Magdalene, traditionally associated with prostitution and a patron saint of penitent sinners.
