ಅರ್ಥ : A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : pen
ಅರ್ಥ : Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Penitentiary institutions.
ಅರ್ಥ : Showing or constituting penance.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Penitential tears.
Wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : penitential