institution
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English
Etymology
From Old French institution < Latin institutio < instituere (“to set up”) < in (“in, on”) + statuere (“to set up, establish”).
Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/, SAMPA: /%InstI"tju:S@n/
- (GenAm) IPA: /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/, SAMPA: /%InstI"tu:S@n/
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Noun
Wikipedia has an article on: InstitutionWikipedia institution (plural institutions)
- An established organisation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, culture or the care of the destitute, poor etc.
- The building which houses such an organisation.
- A custom or practice of a society or community - marriage for example.
- (informal) A person long established with a certain place or position.
- The act of instituting.
Derived terms
- academic institution
- educational institution
- research institution
Related terms
External links
- institution in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- institution in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- institution at OneLook Dictionary Search
French
Etymology
From Latin institutionem (accusative of institutio).
Noun
institution f. (plural institutions)
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