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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

establishment go
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

institution go
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated

penal institution, penal facility go
an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public

correctional institution
a penal institution maintained by the government

noun.artifact

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detention home, detention house, house of detention, detention camp go
an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey go
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
pen, penitentiary go
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
prison, prison house go
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
reformatory, reform school, training school go
correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders