CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “prison”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“prison” is roughly the #4348 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Example: The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.
Similar words: big house, bridewell, imprisonment.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “prison” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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