institution synonyms

institution

n.

  1. The act of setting up

    establishment, foundation, organization; see establishing, organization 1.

  2. An organization, corporation, etc.

    company, system, institute, asylum; see business 4, hospital, organization 3, school 1, university.

  3. An established custom, practice, etc.

    convention, tradition, fixture; see custom 2.

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