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toimielin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • body noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
  • institution noun A large, established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a similar purpose.
  • organ noun A part of the body, such as the heart or liver, that performs a specific function.

Senses

toimielin is used for these senses in English:

  • body An organisation, company or other authoritative group. [from 17th c.]
  • institution A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
  • organ (by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.

body — full definition

  1. noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
  2. noun A dead human or animal; a corpse.
  3. noun The main or central part of something, as distinct from smaller attached parts.
  4. noun An organized group of people who share a purpose, such as a company, committee, or governing organization.
  5. verb Slang: to defeat someone decisively, or to insult or humiliate them badly.

institution — full definition

  1. noun A large, established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a similar purpose.
  2. noun A long-standing custom, tradition, or practice within a society.
  3. noun A facility where people are confined or cared for, such as a hospital, prison, or care home.

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