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An institution is an established custom or practice, or a group of people that was formed for a specific reason or a building that houses the group of people. (noun)

Marriage is an example of a cultural institution.
A town council is an example of an institution of government.
A place where those who are mentally ill go for treatment is an example of an institution.
A school where people go to learn is an example of an educational institution.

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