American Dictionary
Definition institutionalized in American English
institutionalized adjective
adjective
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən(ə)lˌaɪzd/
1
happening often or considered normal within an organization or within society. This word describes things that are bad or harmful
Example
institutionalized racism
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2
not able to live an independent life after a very long period inside an institution such as a prison
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