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noun 
  1. An established organisation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, culture or the care of the destitute, poor etc.
  2. The building which houses such an organisation.
  3. A custom or practice of a society or community - marriage for example.
  4. (Informal) - A person long established with a certain place or position.
  5. The act of instituting.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: instelling
  • French:
    1. French, institution
    2. German: Institution (1,3,4)
    3. Spanish: institución
Etymology: From French, institution.


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