noun

institution

Translation

institution, establishment, system, custom

The university is a respected institution.

The institution of marriage is changing.

He was placed in a mental institution.

((an institution)) for ((sth.)) an organization for a particular purpose The prison is an institution for young offenders.

((the institution)) of ((sth.)) an established law or custom We discussed the institution of marriage.

Synonyms: organization, establishment, system; Antonyms: individual

From Latin 'instituere' (to set up), from 'in-' (in) + 'statuere' (to set, place).

Think of something that is 'instituted' or established, like a university or a law.