C1adjectiveformalpoliticsacademic
US/ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən.əl/
UK/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl/
connected with a large organization such as a bank, university or government
In context
Institutional investors own most of the company's shares.
The report calls for institutional reform in the health system.
Many universities lack the institutional support to help students find jobs.
Words that go with institutional
adjective + noun
- institutional investorsInstitutional investors bought the bonds.
- institutional reformInstitutional reform takes many years.
- institutional supportThe project has strong institutional support.
- institutional racismThe report found evidence of institutional racism.
- institutional frameworkThe country needs a clear institutional framework.