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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.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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