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Word: institution (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • The act of instituting.
  • A custom or practice of a society or community - marriage for example.
  • An established organisation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, culture or the care of the destitute, poor etc.
  • informal A person long established with a certain place or position.
  • The building which houses such an organisation.

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