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institutioninstitution /ˌɪnstəˈtuʃən/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun [countable] THESAURUS a group of people who come together so that they can share an interest, or so that they can work together for a particular purpose► organization a group of people who come together so that they can share an interest, or so that they can work together for a particular purpose: Matt works for an organization that provides food and housing for poor people. The United Nations is an international organization that was established in 1945. ► institution a large important organization such as a bank, hospital, or university: Educational institutions across the state have lost funding. ► institute an organization that has a particular purpose, such as scientific or educational work. Used especially in names: The Salk Institute is dedicated to research in biology. ► association an organization for people in a particular profession, sport, or activity, which officially represents its members. Used especially in names: Doctors are going to the American Medical Association’s annual meeting in Chicago. ► party an organization of people with the same political aims which you can vote for in elections: He voted for the Republican Party’s candidate. ► society an organization of people with the same interest or aim, especially a large organization. Used especially in names: My mother is a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society. ► club a group of people who meet regularly to do something that they are all interested in, for example an activity or hobby: The college has a chess club. ► union an organization formed by workers in order to protect their rights and improve their pay and working conditions: All teachers have the right to join a union. ► agency an organization, especially within a government, that does a specific job: The Environmental Protection Agency was established as a result of concerns about pollution. 1a large establishment or organization that has a particular type of work or purpose, such as scientific, educational, or medical work: Tokyo University is the most important educational institution in Japan. a financial institution► see thesaurus at organization2a place where people go to live when they need to be looked after, for example old people, children whose parents have died, people who are mentally ill, etc.: Most abandoned children are brought up in institutions.3an established system or custom in society: the institution of marriage4the act of starting or introducing a system, rule, etc.: institution of They approved the institution of a new law.5be an institution humorous someone or something that has been an important part of a place for a long time, and that people expect will always be there: This place is not just a restaurant; it’s an institution in this town.—institutional adjective |