institutionalization

CEFRC1

/ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of making something part of an established organization or system.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The presence of social deficits or disabilities as a result of a long period spent in a prison, mental hospitals, etc.

Examples

  • The institutionalization of the program took several years to complete.

  • The institutionalization of the program was successful.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The process of establishing a practice as a norm.

  2. The process of committing a person to a facility where their freedom to leave will be restrained, usually a mental hospital.

More examples

In context

  • Institutionalization can have negative effects.

  • The government began the institutionalization of background checks for internet users.

  • The institutionalization of Syd Barrett was a major event in the history of the rock group Pink Floyd.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From institutional + -ization.