institution
gb/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/ us/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
B1
English
~ 1000
intézmény, társadalmi intézmény, bevezetés, hatályba léptetés, létrehozás
NOUN
B1
1
intézmény
B1
Usage pattern:
[an/a/the] institution [of/for something]
Harvard University is a world-famous educational institution.
A Harvard Egyetem világhírű oktatási intézmény.
The bank is a financial institution regulated by the government.
A bank állami felügyelet alatt álló pénzügyi intézmény.
The hospital is one of the oldest institutions in the city.
Religious institutions play an important role in community life.
Learner examples
My school is a good institution.
Az iskolám jó intézmény.
This bank is an old institution.
Ez a bank régóta működő intézmény.
The hospital is an important institution.
That college is a famous institution.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'institution' with 'building', but it refers to the organization, not just the physical place.
Meaning
Established organization for a purpose
Collocations
educational institution
|financial institution
|public institution
|government institution
Synonyms
organization (A general term for a structured group, not necessarily large or long-established.)
|
establishment (Often refers to a long-standing organization with authority or influence.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single person rather than an organized group.)
Themes
education
|society
|business
|religion
Definition
A big and important group that does work for education, religion, or public service.
A large and important organization that has been established for a specific purpose, such as education, religion, charity, or public service.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[an/a/the] institution [of something]
Marriage is considered an important social institution.
A házasságot fontos társadalmi intézménynek tartják.
The free press is a vital institution in a democracy.
A szabad sajtó létfontosságú intézmény egy demokráciában.
Sunday family dinners are an institution in our home.
Learner examples
Marriage is an old institution.
A házasság régi társadalmi intézmény.
Voting is an important institution in my country.
A szavazás fontos intézmény az országomban.
Sunday lunch is an institution in our family.
Meaning
Long-standing practice or tradition
Collocations
the institution of marriage
|the institution of democracy
|social institution
Synonyms
tradition (A custom passed down over time, often less formal than an 'institution'.)
|
custom (A habitual practice in a group, less formal than an 'institution'.)
Antonyms
novelty (Something new and not established.)
Themes
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
A practice or way of doing something that people have done for a long time.
A long-established and accepted practice, custom, or system in society.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
the institution of [something]
The institution of new safety measures reduced workplace accidents.
Az új biztonsági intézkedések bevezetése csökkentette a munkahelyi balesetek számát.
The institution of the policy was met with public approval.
Az irányelv bevezetését kedvezően fogadta a közvélemény.
The institution of legal proceedings marked the start of the trial.
Learner examples
The institution of new rules helped the team.
Az új szabályok bevezetése segített a csapatnak.
The institution of the law changed many things.
A törvény hatályba léptetése sok mindent megváltoztatott.
The institution of reforms was quick.
Meaning
Act of starting something official
Collocations
institution of proceedings
|institution of reforms
Synonyms
establishment (The creation of something official or formal.)
|
initiation (The beginning of a process, may be less formal than 'institution'.)
Antonyms
abolition (The act of officially ending something.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
Definition
The action of beginning something official, like a law or rule.
The act of starting or establishing something official, such as a law, system, or policy.
Grammar
Dictionary form
institution
IPA
GB/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
US/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
in - sti - tu - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: institution
- Plural: institution, institutions
Word family
Forms
institutions
noun
Core family
institutional
adjective B2
institute
noun B1
Related words
institutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
Expressions
an institution in [place/context]
1/ən ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən ˈɪn plˈeɪskəntˌɛkst/
fixed phrase
Very familiar due to long presence
Someone or something very well known in a place because they have been there for a long time.
Examples
- That café is an institution in this neighborhood.
- She's been teaching here for 40 years—she's an institution in the school.
the institution of marriage
2/ðə ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən əv mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Socially recognized union between partners
The system or tradition of marriage as accepted by society.
Examples
- Some people believe the institution of marriage is outdated.
- He still believes strongly in the institution of marriage.
financial institution
3/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Organization managing money
A business like a bank that manages and stores money.
Examples
- Banks and credit unions are examples of financial institutions.
- The government regulates all financial institutions.
financial institution
4/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Organization providing financial services
A company like a bank that manages money for people and businesses.
Examples
- Banks and credit unions are types of financial institutions.
- The central bank is the country's most important financial institution.