institution

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
  2. noun an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
  3. noun a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society

Etymology

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.

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Synonyms

establishment

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