institution
Translation
institution, organisation, establishment, custom
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
an educational/financial/political institution The bank is a major financial institution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: organisation, establishment, custom
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'institute'. From Latin 'institutio' meaning 'arrangement, disposition'.
Memory Tips
An 'institution' is something that has been 'instituted' or established, like a university or a bank.