institution

CEFRC1

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A large organization created for education, care, religion, or public service.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.

Examples

  • The institution advertised on TV for volunteers.

  • They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
  • /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjʉː.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The building or buildings which house such an organization.

  2. A custom or practice of a society or community.

  3. Any facility where people (especially those who are mentally or physically disabled or sick, or who are prisoners) are committed (confined), where their freedom to leave is restricted.

More examples

In context

  • The institution must be protected.

  • He's been in an institution since the crash.

  • The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō (“to set up”), from in- (“in, on”) + statuō (“to set up, establish”). Equivalent to institute + -ion.