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Word of the Day : August 13, 2022
carceral \KAHR-suh-rul\ adjective
What It Means
Carceral means "of, relating to, or suggesting a jail or prison."
// The room was eerily quiet and had a carceral aesthetic.
// Her article stressed the importance of rehabilitative measures in carceral institutions, such as career preparation and mental health support.
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Aired August 13, 2022
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