institutionalize
in·sti·tu·tion·al·ize
verb \-shnə-ˌlīz, -shə-nə-ˌlīz\in·sti·tu·tion·al·izedin·sti·tu·tion·al·iz·ing
Definition of INSTITUTIONALIZE
transitive verb
1
: to make into an institution : give character of an institution to <institutionalized housing>; especially : to incorporate into a structured and often highly formalized system <institutionalized values>
2
: to put in the care of an institution <institutionalize alcoholics>
— in·sti·tu·tion·al·i·za·tion \-ˌtü-shnə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -shə-nə-lə-ˈzā-\ noun
See Examples of INSTITUTIONALIZE
- It will take time to institutionalize these reforms.
- They had to institutionalize their youngest son.
- She was institutionalized for seven years.
First Known Use of INSTITUTIONALIZE
1865
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