institution
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·sti·tu·tion
noun \ˌin(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\Definition of INSTITUTION
1
: an act of instituting : establishment
2
a : a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture <the institution of marriage>; also : something or someone firmly associated with a place or thing <she has become an institution in the theater> b : an established organization or corporation (as a bank or university) especially of a public character; also : asylum 4
See Examples of INSTITUTION
- banks and other financial institutions
- an institution of higher learning
- Family visits are a Thanksgiving institution.
- She's not interested in the institution of marriage.
- The play has become something of an institution on Broadway.
- the institution of new rules and regulations
First Known Use of INSTITUTION
14th century
Related to INSTITUTION
- Synonyms
- establishment, foundation, institute
Rhymes with INSTITUTION
absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
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