institution — meaning in English
Swedish → English · translate English → Swedish instead
English meaning
- institution noun A large, established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a similar purpose.
- school noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
Senses
institution is used for these senses in English:
- institution A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
- school Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
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.
school — full definition
- noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
- noun A department or division of a university dedicated to one subject area.
- noun A group of people who share the same ideas, style, or approach.
- noun A large group of fish or sea creatures such as dolphins swimming together.
- verb To teach or train someone, often strictly.