institution

[ in-sti-too-shuhn, -tyoo- ]

/ ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu- /

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noun

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: This college is the best institution of its kind.

the building occupied by such an establishment.

a public or private place for the care or confinement of inmates, especially mental patients or other persons with physical or mental disabilities.

Sociology. a well-established and structured pattern of behavior or of relationships that is accepted as a fundamental part of a culture, as marriage: the institution of the family.

any established law, custom, etc.

any familiar, long-established person, thing, or practice; fixture.

the act of instituting or setting up; establishment: the institution of laws.

Ecclesiastical.

the origination of the Eucharist, and enactment of its observance, by Christ.
the investment of a member of the clergy with a spiritual charge.

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Origin of institution

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin institūtiōn- (stem of institūtiō). See institute, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM institution

coun·ter·in·sti·tu·tion, nounnon·in·sti·tu·tion, nounre·in·sti·tu·tion, noun

Words nearby institution

instinctively, in stitches, institute, instituter, institutes, institution, institutional, institutional investor, institutionalism, institutionalize, institutional racism

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How to use institution in a sentence

This left lower-tier institutions with a “deficit” of students, according to Hargreaves, who adds that some institutions have seen their pool of potential students decrease by 50 percent.
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So, I think that to create institutions that are trustworthy is probably the most important thing.
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At the end of the story, I asked which institution would be the first to break that unfortunate streak.
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Hence, smart corporate institutions and businesses use online course platforms to provide learning opportunities for willing learners and also turn them to leads.
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The institution is testing a second housing unit, Bureau of Prisons spokesman Emery Nelson wrote in an e-mail.
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“The institution of marraige [sic] is under attack in our society and it needs to be strengthened,” Bush wrote.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What 15 months in a federal correction institution will be like, according to a man who counsels to-be inmates.
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Marriott, with its deep history in the Mormon faith, portrays itself as a deeply ethical institution.
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The Strange Social History of Our Most Intimate Institution.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality|E.J. Graff|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because the shop was emblematic of that peculiar Italian institution known as La Faccia: i.e. presenting the best face possible.
The Bookstore That Bewitched Mick Jagger, John Lennon, and Greta Garbo|Felice Picano|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was one of the founders of Andover theological seminary, and contributed altogether about $125,000 to that institution.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The conception of the relation of this institution with them as co-operative makes headway slowly.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
The member banks should look upon the reserve bank not as an alien but as their own institution.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
That—and no existing institution and no current issue—is the primary concern of the present age.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Bobby attended this institution of learning with his particular chum and the boys had no end of good times.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum

British Dictionary definitions for institution

institution

/ (ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən) /

noun

the act of instituting

an organization or establishment founded for a specific purpose, such as a hospital, church, company, or college

the building where such an organization is situated

an established custom, law, or relationship in a society or community

Also called: institutional investor a large organization, such as an insurance company, bank, or pension fund, that has substantial sums to invest on a stock exchange

informal a constant feature or practiceJones' drink at the bar was an institution

the appointment or admission of an incumbent to an ecclesiastical office or pastoral charge

Christian theol the creation of a sacrament by Christ, esp the Eucharist

Derived forms of institution

institutionary, adjective

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