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   In·sti·tu·tion

   /ˌinstəˈto͞oSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose: "a certificate from a professional institution" Similar organizationestablishmentinstitutefoundationcenteracademyschoolcollegeuniversityconservatoryseminarycenter of learningseat of learningsocietyassociationfederationgroupcirclefellowshipbodyleagueunionallianceguildconsortiumconcerncorporation
   • ▪ an established official organization having an important role in the life of a country, such as a bank, church, or legislature: "the institutions of democratic government"
   • ▪ a large company or other organization involved in financial trading: "the interest rate financial institutions charge one another"
   • ▪ a place where people are confined or are cared for on account of age, disability, or mental illness: derogatory "she has always been included in family life and not hidden away in an institution" Similar homeresidential care
   • 2. an established law, practice, or custom: "the institution of marriage" Similar practicecustomphenomenonfactprocedureconventionusagetraditionriteritualfashionusehabitwontmethodsystemroutinewaypolicyideanotionconceptrulelawmodus operandiformal:praxis
   • ▪ a well-established and familiar person, custom, or object: "he soon became something of a national institution"
   • 3. the action of instituting something: "a delay in the institution of proceedings" Similar installationinstatementinductioninvestitureinaugurationintroductionswearing ininitiationordinationconsecrationanointingenthronementcoronationcrowningappointmentputting increationinitiationlaunchlaunchingstartstartingbeginningsetting in motionputting in motiongetting under waygetting goinggetting off the groundinstigationsetting upinaugurationfoundingfoundationestablishmentorganizationactivationactuationgenerationoriginationformal:commencementOpposite dismissaldefrockinghaltingcancellationending

   Word Origin late Middle English (in institution (sense 2, sense 3)): via Old French from Latin institutio(n-), from the verb instituere (see institute). institution (sense 1) dates from the early 18th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › institutionInstitution Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INSTITUTION is an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character. How to use institution in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSTITUTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INSTITUTION definition: 1. a large and important organization, such as a university or bank: 2. a building where people…. Learn more.

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   Institution definition: an organization, establishment, foundation, society, or the like, devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program, especially one of a public, educational, or charitable character. See examples of INSTITUTION used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › institutionInstitution - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of institution. noun. a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society. “the institution of marriage”. “the institution of slavery”. “he had become an institution in the theater”. see more. noun. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninstitution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/ [countable] a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank. The deal is backed by one of the country's largest financial institutions. He has worked as a visiting lecturer for various educational institutions.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSTITUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · An institution is a custom or system that is considered an important or typical feature of a particular society or group, usually because it has existed for a long time. I believe in the institution of marriage.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninstitution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   institution. noun. /ˌɪnstəˈtuʃn/. [countable] a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example, a university or bank an educational/financial, etc. institution the Smithsonian Institution.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINSTITUTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INSTITUTION definition: 1. a large and important organization, such as a university or bank: 2. a building where people…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › institutionInstitution - definition of institution by The Free Dictionary

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    1. the act of instituting. 2. an organization or establishment founded for a specific purpose, such as a hospital, church, company, or college. 3. the building where such an organization is situated. 4. an established custom, law, or relationship in a society or community. 5.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › institutionInstitution Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    INSTITUTION meaning: 1 : an established organization; 2 : a place where an organization takes care of people for a usually long period of time.