Inglês

institution

gb/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/ us/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
B1 Inglês
~ 1000
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo B1 entity
1

Established organization for a purpose

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

Padrão de uso: [an/a/the] institution [of/for something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'institution' with 'building', but it refers to the organization, not just the physical place.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
individual (Refers to a single person rather than an organized group.)
Colocações
educational institution |financial institution |public institution |government institution
Temas
education |society |business |religion
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
  • My school is a good institution.
  • This bank is an old institution.
  • The hospital is an important institution.
  • That college is a famous institution.
Substantivo B2 entity
2

Long-standing practice or tradition

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

Padrão de uso: [an/a/the] institution [of something]
Sinônimos
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'.)
Antônimos
novelty (Something new and not established.)
Colocações
the institution of marriage |the institution of democracy |social institution
Temas
culture |society |core_vocabulary |relationships
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
  • Marriage is an old institution.
  • Voting is an important institution in my country.
  • Sunday lunch is an institution in our family.
Substantivo C1 action
3

Act of starting something official

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

Padrão de uso: the institution of [something]
Sinônimos
establishment (The creation of something official or formal.) | initiation (The beginning of a process, may be less formal than 'institution'.)
Antônimos
abolition (The act of officially ending something.)
Colocações
institution of proceedings |institution of reforms
Temas
law |government |politics
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
  • The institution of new rules helped the team.
  • The institution of the law changed many things.
  • The institution of reforms was quick.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
institution
AFI
GB/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
US/ˌɪnstɪtˈuʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - sti - tu - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: institution
  • Plural: institution, institutions
Família de palavras
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
Expressões

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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

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

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