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institutionalized
Institutionalized (adj) means Made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization. Example: “The bad habits had become institutionalized over decades.”
adj
1
Made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization.
"The bad habits had become institutionalized over decades."
2
Placed in a care facility, such as a hospital or prison.
"He was institutionalized for several years after the breakdown."
3
So used to living in an institution that a person can no longer cope well outside of it.
"Long-term inmates sometimes become institutionalized and struggle to adjust to freedom."
How to use institutionalized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "built permanently into a system," or "confined to / dependent on a care/correctional facility."
Common pairings
institutionalized discrimination
become institutionalized
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more institutionalized
- Superlative
- most institutionalized
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Synonyms
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institutionalised
Antonyms
noninstitutionalized
Rhymes for institutionalized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
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Frequently asked questions
What does “institutionalized” mean?
The word “institutionalized” means made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization. In plain terms, either "built permanently into a system," or "confined to / dependent on a care/correctional facility.".
How do you use “institutionalized” in a sentence?
Here is “institutionalized” used in a sentence: “The bad habits had become institutionalized over decades.”
What part of speech is “institutionalized”?
“Institutionalized” is an adjective.
Is “institutionalized” a common word?
“Institutionalized” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “institutionalized” have?
“Institutionalized” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made into an accepted, official part of a system or organization.
