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
- noun The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
- noun A dead human or animal; a corpse.
- noun The main or central part of something, as distinct from smaller attached parts.
- noun An organized group of people who share a purpose, such as a company, committee, or governing organization.
- verb Slang: to defeat someone decisively, or to insult or humiliate them badly.
institution — full definition
- noun A large, established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a similar purpose.
- noun A long-standing custom, tradition, or practice within a society.
- noun A facility where people are confined or cared for, such as a hospital, prison, or care home.