institution
Etymology
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Etymology
From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō ("to set up"), from in- ("in, on") + statuō.
Pronunciation Nouninstitution
A custom or practice of a society or community. - The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them.
A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work. - The University of the South Pacific is the only internationally accredited institution of higher education in Oceania.
The building or buildings which house such an organization. - He's been in an institution since the crash.
(informal) Ellipsis of mental institution (informal) any long established and respected place or business. - Over time, the local pub has become something of an institution.
(informal) A person long established in a place, position, or field. - She's not just any old scholar; she is an institution.
The act of instituting something. - The institution of higher speed limits was a popular move but increased the severity of crashes.
(Christianity) The act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls to a priest. (obsolete) That which institutes or instructs, particularly a textbook or system of elements or rules. (informal) Ellipsis of correctional institution
- French: institution
- German: Institution
- Italian: istituzione
- Portuguese: instituição
- Russian: учрежде́ние
- Spanish: institución
- German: Institution
- Russian: институ́т
- German: Institution
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