institution
institution Lexical Profile
institution Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An established organization, foundation, or society dedicated to education, public service, culture, or research, such as a university, bank, or museum.
"The university is a prestigious academic institution recognized worldwide for its medical research."
A well-established law, custom, practice, or social structure that forms a fundamental part of a culture or society.
"A free press is a vital institution in any democratic society."
A residential facility providing long-term care, treatment, or confinement for people with special needs, such as a psychiatric hospital, orphanage, or correctional facility.
"Reforms in the twentieth century shifted mental health care away from large state institutions toward community-based clinics."
The act of starting, introducing, or formally establishing a rule, system, or policy.
"The institution of flexible working hours significantly improved employee morale across the company."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'institucion' and directly from Latin 'institutionem' (arrangement, instruction, disposition), from the verb 'instituere' meaning 'to set up or establish', composed of 'in-' (into, upon) and 'statuere' (to cause to stand).