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institution
noun in·sti·tu·tion \ˌin(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\
: an established organization
: a place where an organization takes care of people for a usually long period of time
: a custom, practice, or law that is accepted and used by many people
Full Definition of INSTITUTION
1
: an act of instituting : establishment
2
a : a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture <the institution of marriage>; also : something or someone firmly associated with a place or thing <she has become an institution in the theater> b : an established organization or corporation (as a bank or university) especially of a public character; also : asylum 4
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First Known Use of INSTITUTION
14th century
Related to INSTITUTION
- Synonyms
- establishment, foundation, institute
Rhymes with INSTITUTION
absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
INSTITUTION Defined for Kids
institution
noun in·sti·tu·tion \ˌin-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\
Definition of INSTITUTION for Kids
1
: the beginning or establishment of something <the institution of new rules>
2
: an established custom, practice, or law <Turkey dinners are a Thanksgiving institution.>
3
: an established organization <business institutions>
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