institution
ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən
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Definition of institution - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
organizationestablished organization providing service and facilities for a specific purpose
  • The institution of higher education includes several renowned universities.
establishment foundation organization
2.
societycustom or practice of a society
  • Marriage is an important institution in many cultures.
convention practice tradition
3.
societyperson long established in a field
  • He is an institution in the music industry.
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Expressions with institution

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achieve status as a staple in a community or industry
The bakery has become an institution in the neighborhood.
fundamental part of an organization
His innovative ideas made him a pillar of the institution.
something or someone widely recognized and respected
The local bakery is an institution in itself, known for its delicious pastries.
place where young people who broke the law are kept
He was sent to a young offenders' institution after the trial.
organization focused on education and research
The academic institution hosted a science fair.
organization that provides a place for people to learn
She works at an educational institution in the city.

Origin of institution

Latin, instituere (to establish)

Terms with institution included in their meaning

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education
institution for teaching and learning
education
person enrolled in an educational institution
lending company
financial institution that manages money
finance
place money into a financial institution for safekeeping
education
institution for higher education or specialized courses
education
institution providing secondary education
finance
deal with a financial institution
organization
institution of religious believers

Examples of institution in a sentence

  • The financial institution offers various services.
  • The festival became an institution over the years.
  • Sunday brunch is a beloved institution in our family.
  • For decades, she has been an institution in local theater.
  • The veteran coach became an institution at the college.

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  1. French:institution, coutume, ...
  2. German:Institution, eine feste Größe, ...
  3. Italian:istituzione, tradizione, ...
  4. Spanish:organización, costumbre, ...
  5. Portuguese:organização, referência, ...
  6. Chinese:机构, 制度, ...
  7. Japanese:機関, 制度, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَسَّسَة, عادَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹסָד, מוֹסָד חֶבְרָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:учреждение, человек, давно ставший заметной фигурой в своей сфере, ...
  11. Ukrainian:установа, інститут, ...
  12. Hindi:संस्था, प्रथा, ...

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