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Definition institution in American English

institution noun

noun
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/
Example

a financial/educational/charitable institution

Example

an institution of higher education

Synonyms and related words
structure institution bureau
1.1

a hospital or other building where people are taken care of for a long time, for example if they are disabled or mentally ill

Synonyms and related words
asylum care home clinic
2

an important tradition on which society is based

Example

We need to respect their beliefs, traditions, and social institutions.

Example

the institution of marriage

Synonyms and related words
custom tradition practice
2.1

someone or something that has been in a particular job or place for such a long time that you cannot remember a time when they were not there

Example

The librarian is a real institution in this school.

Synonyms and related words
habit routine custom
3

the introduction of a system, rule, or policy

Example

the institution of a state lottery

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
Definition institution in American English