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in·sti·tu·tion

institution

 
 
pronunciation:
In stih tu shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an organization set up for a specific purpose, usually serving the public. Hospitals, churches, prisons, and schools can be institutions.
The Red Cross is an institution that helps people in times of emergency, such as after a flood or tornado.
similar words:
agency, foundation, institute
definition 2: an established custom or law in a society.
Is there any culture that does not have the institution of marriage?
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