institution

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A large, important, long-established organization, such as a university, bank, or hospital.

   The university is one of the oldest institutions in the country.

2. 2
   noun

   A custom or practice that has existed in a society for a long time.

   The institution of marriage exists in nearly every culture.

3. 3
   noun

   A place such as a hospital or care home where people who need special care are looked after.

   He has lived in an institution since the accident.

From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō (“to set up”), from in- (“in, on”) + statuō (“to set up, establish”). Equivalent to institute + -ion.

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