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.

Common collocations

• thrift institution Noun + noun

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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