Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

prison labor

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables
pris-on la-bor
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Work which one is compelled to perform due to lack of options, by choice while in prison, or outright against one's will, while in a condition of confinement or slavery.

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Usage

Phrases

unfree labor forced labor hard labor

Frequently Paired Words

unfree labor forced labor hard labor

Questions

What does prison labor mean?
Work which one is compelled to perform due to lack of options, by choice while in prison, or outright against one's will, while in a condition of confinement or slavery.

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