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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 go
a penal institution maintained by the government

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)

house of correction
(formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences

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