solitary confinement meaning

UK US /ˈsɑlətɛri kənˈfaɪnmənt/ 7 syllables

solitary confinement (noun): confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners.

Definition of solitary confinement

  1. confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
    • he was held in solitary

    Synonyms: solitary

    Type of: confinement

How to pronounce solitary confinement

solitary confinement is pronounced /ˈsɑlətɛri kənˈfaɪnmənt/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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