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institutionalized

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Adj — Made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization.

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institutionalised

How to use institutionalized

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institutionalized discrimination become institutionalized

Frequently asked questions

What does “institutionalized” mean?

The word “institutionalized” means made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization. In plain terms, either "built permanently into a system," or "confined to / dependent on a care/correctional facility.".

How do you use “institutionalized” in a sentence?

Here is “institutionalized” used in a sentence: “The bad habits had become institutionalized over decades.”

What part of speech is “institutionalized”?

“Institutionalized” is an adjective.

Is “institutionalized” a common word?

“Institutionalized” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “institutionalized” have?

“Institutionalized” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization.

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