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English

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Old French institution.

Noun

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Singular institution

Plural institutions

institution (plural institutions)

  1. An established organisation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, culture or the care of the destitute, poor etc.
  2. The building which houses such an organisation.
  3. A custom or practice of a society or community - marriage for example.
  4. (informal) A person long established with a certain place or position.
  5. The act of instituting.

Derived terms

Related terms

French

Etymology

From Latin institutio (accusative of institutionem).

Noun

institution f. (plural institutions)

  1. institution

 

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