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institution
What does institution mean?
institution (noun): a long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce institution?
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does institution come from?
From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of institution?
Words related to institution
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “institution” mean?
a soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods
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an activity described by a set of rules, especially for the purpose of entertainment, often competitive or having an explicit goal
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an item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person
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a long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work
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Which word is closest in meaning to “institution”?
entertainment
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investigation
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participation
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establishment
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