Institution

/ˌɪnstɪtjˈuːʃən/

/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/

[noun]

Institution

[NOUN]

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

synonyms : establishment

an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated

a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

synonyms : creation

a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

synonyms : asylum

Examples

1. Europe is home to some of the world's oldest universities and prestigious educational institutions.

2. First, let's get the basics straight with a quick look at data generated by educational institutions.

3. Virtually every academic institution, it seemed, wanted a piece of the pie.

4. The state's newly elected governor is trying to put new wine in old bottles by revitalizing several different institutions and infrastructures with bold, progressive changes.