Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a prison or prison system

“The carceral society imposed harsh punishments on those who broke the rules.”

2. noun

a prison or prison system

“The carceral system was criticized for its inhumane conditions.”

3. noun

a place or situation that is restrictive or oppressive, often in a metaphorical sense

“The carceral atmosphere of the old mansion was oppressive and unsettling.”