noun

institution

institution, organisation, establishment, custom

The university is a famous educational institution.

The university is a famous educational institution.

Marriage is an important social institution.

Marriage is an important social institution.

He was sent to a mental institution.

He was sent to a mental institution.

an educational/financial/political institution The bank is a major financial institution.

Synonyms: organisation, establishment, custom

The noun form of the verb 'institute'. From Latin 'institutio' meaning 'arrangement, disposition'.

An 'institution' is something that has been 'instituted' or established, like a university or a bank.

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