institution — an important organization that has a particular purpose, especially one concerned with education, public service, or culture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an important organization that has a particular purpose, especially one concerned with education, public service, or culture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has been in the same financial institution for 50 years - she refuses to trust any other bank with her cookie jar savings!
- The new research institution is developing technology that could revolutionize renewable energy.
- He jokes that marriage is the only institution where you get a life sentence for a crime you're happy to commit.
institution
NOUN[/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/]
an important organization that has a particular purpose, especially one concerned with education, public service, or culture
The old university stands as a respected institution shaping minds for centuries.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'institutio' meaning 'establishment' or 'instruction,' derived from 'instituere' (to set up, establish), which combines 'in-' (in) and 'statuere' (to set, place).
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + statuere (to set, place) + -tion (noun suffix) = institution
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother has been in the same financial institution for 50 years - she refuses to trust any other bank with her cookie jar savings!”
“The new research institution is developing technology that could revolutionize renewable energy.”
“He jokes that marriage is the only institution where you get a life sentence for a crime you're happy to commit.”
“The government plans to reform several public institutions to improve efficiency.”
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