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prison farm

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large correctional facility in which convicts are forced to do manual labor, largely in open air.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honor farm

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: work camp, prison camp

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: camp

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