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Institution

//ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən// noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    A custom or practice of a society or community. countable, uncountable

    "The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them."

  2. 2
    the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new wordnet
  3. 3
    A long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work. countable, uncountable

    "The University of the South Pacific is the only internationally accredited institution of higher education in Oceania."

  4. 4
    an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated wordnet
  5. 5
    The building or buildings which house such an organization. countable, uncountable

    "He's been in an institution since the crash."

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  1. 6
    a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person wordnet
  2. 7
    A mental institution. countable, informal, uncountable
  3. 8
    a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society wordnet
  4. 9
    Any facility where people (especially those who are mentally or physically disabled or sick, or who are prisoners) are committed (confined), where their freedom to leave is restricted. countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    an organization founded and united for a specific purpose wordnet
  6. 11
    Any long established and respected place or business. countable, informal, uncountable

    "Over time, the local pub has become something of an institution."

  7. 12
    A person long established in a place, position, or field. countable, informal, uncountable

    "She's not just any old scholar; she is an institution."

  8. 13
    The act of instituting something. countable, uncountable

    "The institution of higher speed limits was a popular move but increased the severity of crashes."

  9. 14
    The act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls to a priest. countable, uncountable
  10. 15
    That which institutes or instructs, particularly a textbook or system of elements or rules. countable, obsolete, uncountable
  11. 16
    A correctional institution. countable, informal, uncountable

Etymology

From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō (“to set up”), from in- (“in, on”) + statuō (“to set up, establish”). Equivalent to institute + -ion.

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