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Meaning of the word dungeon in English

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dungeon

US /ˈdʌn.dʒən/
UK /ˈdʌn.dʒən/
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Noun

1.

a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.

Example:
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The prisoner was thrown into the dark dungeon.
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Many historical castles have a dungeon as part of their structure.
Synonym:
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