Institutionalism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Adherence to the established religion, or to established codes of conduct. countable, uncountable

    "Institutionalism is brought about, in part, by a sense of learned helplessness, a belief that one has no control over one's environment."

  2. 2
    The use of public institutions in health care and social services. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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institutionism

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"Institutionalism is brought about, in part, by a sense of learned helplessness, a belief that one has no control over one's environment."

Etymology

From institutional + -ism.

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anti-institutionalism

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