英語

institution

gb/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/ us/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
B1 英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

Established organization for a purpose

A big and important group that does work for education, religion, or public service.

用法パターン: [an/a/the] institution [of/for something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'institution' with 'building', but it refers to the organization, not just the physical place.
類義語
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.)
対義語
individual (Refers to a single person rather than an organized group.)
コロケーション
educational institution |financial institution |public institution |government institution
テーマ
education |society |business |religion
例文
  • Harvard University is a world-famous educational institution.
  • The bank is a financial institution regulated by the government.
  • The hospital is one of the oldest institutions in the city.
  • Religious institutions play an important role in community life.
学習者向け例文
  • My school is a good institution.
  • This bank is an old institution.
  • The hospital is an important institution.
  • That college is a famous institution.
名詞 B2 entity
2

Long-standing practice or tradition

A practice or way of doing something that people have done for a long time.

用法パターン: [an/a/the] institution [of something]
類義語
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'.)
対義語
novelty (Something new and not established.)
コロケーション
the institution of marriage |the institution of democracy |social institution
テーマ
culture |society |core_vocabulary |relationships
例文
  • Marriage is considered an important social institution.
  • The free press is a vital institution in a democracy.
  • Sunday family dinners are an institution in our home.
学習者向け例文
  • Marriage is an old institution.
  • Voting is an important institution in my country.
  • Sunday lunch is an institution in our family.
名詞 C1 action
3

Act of starting something official

The action of beginning something official, like a law or rule.

用法パターン: the institution of [something]
類義語
establishment (The creation of something official or formal.) | initiation (The beginning of a process, may be less formal than 'institution'.)
対義語
abolition (The act of officially ending something.)
コロケーション
institution of proceedings |institution of reforms
テーマ
law |government |politics
例文
  • The institution of new safety measures reduced workplace accidents.
  • The institution of the policy was met with public approval.
  • The institution of legal proceedings marked the start of the trial.
学習者向け例文
  • The institution of new rules helped the team.
  • The institution of the law changed many things.
  • The institution of reforms was quick.
文法
辞書形
institution
IPA
GB/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
US/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
音節・強勢
in - sti - tu - tion (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: institution
  • Plural: institution, institutions
関連語
Forms
institutions noun
Core family
institutional adjective B2 institute noun B1
Related words
institutionally adverb
Advanced or less common
institutionalize verb C1 institutionalization noun C1 institutionalized adjective
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • Banks and credit unions are types of financial institutions.
  • The central bank is the country's most important financial institution.

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