B2nounsocietyeducation
US/ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
UK/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
a large, important organization such as a university, bank or hospital
In context
The university is one of the oldest institutions in the country.
After the scandal, people began losing trust in financial institutions.
In most cultures, marriage is still an important social institution.
Words that go with institution
adjective + noun
- financial institutionBanks and insurers are financial institutions.
- educational institutionShe has worked at several educational institutions.
- public institutionPublic institutions must be open about spending.
- academic institutionHe applied to several academic institutions in Canada.
noun + noun
- research institutionThe lab works with research institutions abroad.