penal colony

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Noun penal colony has 1 sense

penal colony - a penal institution where prisoners are exiled (often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible)
--₁ is a kind of penal institution, penal facility

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Term: penal colony

Definition: A penal colony refers to a remote settlement or an overseas territory where convicted criminals are sent to serve their sentences.

Sample sentences:

In the 19th century, Australia was known for being a popular choice for establishing penal colonies.
The British Empire used to transport convicts to penal colonies in countries such as Australia, Gibraltar, and Bermuda.
The unjust treatment of prisoners in the French penal colony of Devil's Island was widely criticized.

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