- ˌsolitary conˈfinement
- noun [U]a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
solitary confinement — solitary con finement n [U] a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone and is not allowed to see anyone else in solitary confinement ▪ He spent more than half his time in prison in solitary confinement … Dictionary of contemporary English
solitary confinement — solitary con finement noun uncount a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone, separate from other prisoners … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English