countable a large organization such as a bank, hospital, university, or prison
a financial/educational/charitable institution
institution of:
an institution of highereducation
Synonyms and related words
General words for organizations and institutions
structure
institution
bureau
1a
a hospital or other building where people are looked after for a long time, for example if they are disabled or mentally ill
Synonyms and related words
Places where people receive medical care
asylum
Broadmoor
care home
2
countable an important tradition on which society is based
We need to respect their beliefs, traditions, and socialinstitutions.
institution of:
the institution of marriage
Synonyms and related words
Customs and traditions
custom
tradition
practice
2a
often humoroussomeone or something that has been in a particular job or place for such a long time that you cannot remember a time when they were not there
She was an institution in our community where she lived for 40 years.
Synonyms and related words
Habits and habitual behaviour
habit
routine
daily life
3
uncountable the introduction of a system, rule, or policy
institution of:
the institution of a new health-care system
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
institution
noun
US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/
Other entries for this word
thrift institution
Word Forms
singular
institution
plural
institutions
DEFINITIONS3
1
countable a large organization such as a bank, hospital, university, or prison
a financial/educational/charitable institution
institution of:
an institution of highereducation
Synonyms and related words
General words for organizations and institutions
structure
institution
bureau
1a
a hospital or other building where people are taken care of for a long time, for example if they are disabled or mentally ill
Synonyms and related words
Places where people receive medical care
asylum
care home
clinic
2
countable an important tradition on which society is based
We need to respect their beliefs, traditions, and socialinstitutions.
institution of:
the institution of marriage
Synonyms and related words
Customs and traditions
custom
tradition
practice
2a
often humoroussomeone or something that has been in a particular job or place for such a long time that you cannot remember a time when they were not there
The librarian is a real institution in this school.
Synonyms and related words
Habits and habitual behavior
habit
routine
custom
3
uncountable the introduction of a system, rule, or policy