reform school
noun
Definition of reform school
: a reformatory for boys or girls
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First Known Use of reform school
circa 1859
REFORM SCHOOL Defined for English Language Learners
reform school
noun
Definition of reform school for English Language Learners
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: a place where young people who have committed crimes are sent to live and be taught to behave in ways that are socially acceptable
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reform school
noun
Legal Definition of reform school
: a reformatory for boys or girls
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