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Penal Colony

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a penal institution where prisoners are exiled, often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible

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unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Penal Colonies
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Penal Colony's
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Penal Colonies'