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institution — meaning in English

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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

  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.

school — full definition

  1. noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
  2. noun A department or division of a university dedicated to one subject area.
  3. noun A group of people who share the same ideas, style, or approach.
  4. noun A large group of fish or sea creatures such as dolphins swimming together.
  5. verb To teach or train someone, often strictly.
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