noun
supermax
noun
1
A prison with the strictest, highest level of security.
"He was transferred to a supermax facility after the escape attempt."
adj
1
Relating to or having the highest level of prison security.
"The inmates are held in supermax conditions with minimal contact."
How to Use Supermax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe most secure, restrictive type of prison, used for the highest-risk inmates.
Common pairings
supermax prison
supermax facility
Word Forms
supermaxes plural
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Etymology
From super- + max, short for "maximum security".