Synonyms of institutions

institutions

noun

plural of institution

1

as in institutes

a public organization with a particular purpose or function

a charitable institution devoted to raising funds to feed the hungry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• institutes
• groups
• foundations
• charities
• corporations
• establishments
• enterprises
• collectives
• philanthropies
• bodies
• think tanks

2

as in fixtures

a person who has long been associated with a place or activity

an actor who has been a Broadway institution for decades

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fixtures
• icons
• symbols
• deans
• first ladies
• grand old men
• elder statesmen

3

as in organizations

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest

an institution devoted to studying social problems and proposing solutions for them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• organizations
• societies
• institutes
• associations
• fraternities
• brotherhoods
• chambers
• colleges
• councils
• groups
• communities
• boards
• guilds
• collectives
• communes
• fellowships
• leagues
• clubs
• teams
• cadres
• consortia
• chapters
• congresses
• partnerships
• coalitions
• sodalities
• alliances
• cooperatives
• orders
• circles
• bodies
• camps
• squads
• parties
• clans
• cliques
• blocs
• branches
• crews
• coteries
• locals
• outfits
• sororities
• memberships
• confederacies
• bands
• cartels
• juntas
• syndicates
• sets
• gangs
• folds
• cabals
• conspiracies
• sisterhoods
• klatches
• lots
• faithfuls
• combines
• rings
• juntos
• camarillas
• camorras

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of institutions

This swept away Iran’s monarchy and birthed a state that is part theocracy, part republic, with a handful of semi-democratic institutions swaddled by a system that is ultimately clerical. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers. — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Research consistently shows that these institutions produce strong workforce, degree completion, and economic mobility outcomes despite serving students with fewer resources. — Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Years later, however, thousands of institutions persist to admit students without standardized test scores. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026