house of correction in Dutch

house of correction in Dutch is correctie, huis van correctie.

house of correction in Dutch

correctie

noun

(UK, historical) A kind of residential penitentiary facility, built after the passing of the Elizabethan Poor Law (1601), where those who were "unwilling to work", including vagrants and beggars, were set to work.

huis van correctie

noun

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "house of correction" in Dutch?

"house of correction" in Dutch is correctie, huis van correctie.

Are there other ways to say "house of correction" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "house of correction": correctie, huis van correctie.

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