No. 7,740 in Dutch
detentiecentrum
A "detentiecentrum" is a detention center or facility where individuals are held in custody, often pending legal proceedings or deportation.
In a sentence
Het detentiecentrum biedt onderdak aan gedetineerden.
The detention center provides shelter to detainees.
Here, 'detentiecentrum' refers to a facility designated to house individuals who are detained.
Hij werkt in een detentiecentrum als bewaker.
He works in a detention center as a guard.
In this sentence, 'detentiecentrum' is used to indicate a workplace, specifically a center where detainees are monitored.
Nieuwe regels worden ingevoerd in het detentiecentrum.
New rules are being implemented in the detention center.
Here, 'detentiecentrum' denotes the place affected by administrative changes or regulations.
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