Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
institutionalized
verb
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl.aɪzd/
Definition
To make something a common practice or part of an establishment’s operations or system.
Examples
- Many health services have become institutionalized, leading to a standardization of care.
- The policies were institutionalized to ensure they were followed consistently across the organization.
- When a behavior is institutionalized, it can be difficult to change.
Meaning
The process of embedding certain practices, norms, or systems within institutions or organizations so that they become standard and accepted.
Synonyms
- entrenched
- established
- normalized
- systematized
