English

Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/�ɪnstɪ�tju���n/, SAMPA|/%InstI?"tju:S@n/
(General American|US) IPA|/�ɪnstɪ�tu���n/, SAMPA|/%InstI?"tu:S@n/

Etymology
From OF. #French|institution.

Noun
wikipedia
en-noun

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.

Translations

Dutch: instelling
Finnish: instituutio (1,3), laitos (1)
French: #French|institution
German: Institution f (1,3,4)
Kurdish: KUchar|د��زگا
Spanish: institución f

French

Etymology
From L. institutio (nominative of institutionem).

Noun
fr-noun|f

1. #Noun|institution

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