Institution — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fixture noun A permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
- institution noun A large, established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a similar purpose.
Senses
Institution is used for these senses in English:
- fixture A regular patron of a place or institution; a person constantly present at a certain place.
fixture — full definition
- noun A permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
- noun A scheduled sports match or event.
- noun A person or thing so constantly present somewhere that they seem a permanent part of it.
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.