institution

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/, SAMPA: /%InstI"tju:S@n/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/, SAMPA: /%InstI"tu:S@n/
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[edit] Etymology

From Old French institution.

[edit] Noun

Wikipedia

institution (plural institutions)

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

[edit] Derived terms

• academic institution
• educational institution
• research institution

[edit] Related terms

• institute

[edit] Translations

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin institutio (accusative of institutionem).

[edit] Noun

institution f. (plural institutions)

1. institution