Institutional: meaning, definitions and examples

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institutional

 

[ษชnหŒstษชtjสŠหˆสƒษ™nl ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

education

Relating to an established organization or system, especially with regard to its rules and methods.

Synonyms

established, organizational, systematic.

Examples of usage

  • Institutional education is often seen as a traditional form of learning.
  • The university has a strong institutional framework in place.
  • Many students prefer non-institutional approaches to learning.
  • Institutional policies govern the behavior of students and staff.
  • The institutional culture of the school values academic excellence.
Context #2 | Adjective

society

Relating to societies or organizations with a long history and strong traditions.

Synonyms

conventional, established, traditional.

Examples of usage

  • The church has deep institutional roots in the community.
  • Institutional structures can be resistant to change.
  • Political institutions play a key role in societal development.
  • The museum showcases the cultural heritage of institutional art.
  • Institutional racism is a pervasive issue in many countries.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'institutionem', meaning 'an arrangement or organization'.
  • It gained popularity in English around the late 14th century, often referring to established organizations.
  • The term has evolved to encompass various types of organizations, not just governmental ones.

Sociology

  • In sociology, institutions are seen as structures that influence behaviors, like family, education, and religion.
  • Social institutions help maintain order and stability in societies by establishing norms and expectations.
  • They play a crucial role in socialization, where people learn to behave in ways that are acceptable in their culture.

Economics

  • Institutional economics focuses on how institutions shape economic behavior and outcomes.
  • It suggests that rules, regulations, and organizations influence market efficiencies and inequalities.
  • Policies set by various institutions can have significant impacts on economic growth and development.

Psychology

  • The concept of institutionalization refers to how individuals adapt their behaviors to fit the norms of these large organizations.
  • It can sometimes lead to a loss of individuality, as people may prioritize the institution's rules over personal opinions.
  • Understanding institutional effects is crucial in studies of power dynamics and human behavior.

Pop Culture

  • Movies and literature often depict institutions, like schools or asylums, to explore themes of conformity and rebellion.
  • The portrayal of large organizations, such as government bodies and corporations, highlights societal issues and can provoke discussion.
  • Shows like 'The Office' give a humorous look at institutional life, showing relationships and dynamics within a workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "institutional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น institucional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเคฅเคพเค—เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช institutionell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelembagaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัั‚ะธั‚ัƒั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ instytucjonalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆถๅบฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท institutionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ institucional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurumsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๋„์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุณุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ institucionรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inลกtitucionรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆถๅบฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ institucionalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stofnanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝัั‚ะธั‚ัƒั†ะธะพะฝะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ institusional

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ institucional

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,376, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.