institution


Definition: Meaning of, institution in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n /

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institution institutions
  1. [countable] a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose
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  2. [countable] an important system of organization in society that has existed for a long time
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  3. [countable] a building that people are sent to when they need to be looked after, for example old people or children with no parents - often used to show disapproval
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  4. [uncountable] when something is started or introduced, especially something relating to the law or politics
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  5. be an institution if a person, place, event etc is an institution, they have been an important part of a place for a very long time - often used humorously
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institution used in phrases