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institutionalism Definition

in·sti·tu·tion·al·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

  1. a belief in the usefulness or sanctity of established institutions
  2. the care of the poor, homeless, or others needing assistance by or in public institutions
  3. the nature of such care, regarded as impersonal, standardized, etc.
institutionalism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • historical: Throughout most of the last two decades I have utilized new institutionalism in my work: specifically historical institutionalism.

Preposition: in

  • sociology: Order this book What is the new institutionalism in sociology?