institution

noun
UK: /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
US: /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

  1. A large and important organization, such as a university or bank.

    1. The school is an institution in this town.
    2. The institution provides support for local community development projects.

  2. A custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society or group.

    1. Marriage is an important social institution.
    2. The annual family picnic has become an institution in our family traditions.

  3. A building where certain people, such as criminals or people with mental health problems, live and receive care.

    1. He has been living in an institution for many years.
    2. The new institution provides specialized care for patients with chronic illnesses.

Synonyms

organization establishment foundation custom convention practice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "institution" in English means: A large and important organization, such as a university or bank., A custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society or group., A building where certain people, such as criminals or people with mental health problems, live and receive care..

The phonetic transcription of "institution" is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "institution": organization, establishment, foundation, custom, convention, practice.

Example usage of "institution": "The school is an institution in this town.". More examples on the page.