Institution: meaning, definitions and examples

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institution

 

[ ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

education

An organization founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose.

Synonyms

establishment, foundation, organization

Examples of usage

  • The institution provides high-quality education to students from all over the world.
  • He decided to donate money to the institution to support their research projects.
Context #2 | Noun

government

A large and important organization, such as a university or bank, that has a particular purpose or mission.

Synonyms

agency, body, corporation

Examples of usage

  • The institution is responsible for regulating the financial sector.
  • She works for a prestigious institution that focuses on scientific research.
Context #3 | Noun

customs

A well-established and structured pattern of behavior or practice observed in a community or society.

Synonyms

custom, practice, tradition

Examples of usage

  • The institution of marriage has evolved over time.
  • Respecting elders is considered an important institution in many cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "institution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instituição

🇮🇳 संस्था

🇩🇪 Institution

🇮🇩 institusi

🇺🇦 установа

🇵🇱 instytucja

🇯🇵 機関 (きかん)

🇫🇷 institution

🇪🇸 institución

🇹🇷 kurum

🇰🇷 기관

🇸🇦 مؤسسة

🇨🇿 instituce

🇸🇰 inštitúcia

🇨🇳 机构 (jīgòu)

🇸🇮 institucija

🇮🇸 stofnun

🇰🇿 мекеме

🇬🇪 დაწესებულება

🇦🇿 müəssisə

🇲🇽 institución

Etymology

The word 'institution' originated from the Latin word 'institutio', which means 'establishment' or 'foundation'. Throughout history, institutions have played a crucial role in shaping societies, whether through education, government, or cultural practices. The concept of institutions has evolved over time, reflecting the changing needs and values of different civilizations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,597, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.