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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPublic institution
/ˈpʌb.lɪk ˌɪn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An organization or body that is created, funded, and managed by the government to provide essential services to the public.
"Universities, hospitals, and museums are examples of a public institution serving the community." - 2
An established organization regulated by law and dedicated to public welfare, safety, or governance.
"The judiciary acts as a fundamental public institution ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'public' derived from the Latin 'publicus' (pertaining to the people), and 'institution', from the Latin 'institutio' (an arrangement, custom, or instruction). Together, the phrase emerged in early modern English administrative and legal discourse to designate organizations established, funded, and managed by the state or government to serve the populace.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Public institution" is said worldwide
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institution publique
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ̃ py.blik/
"Les universités sont des institutions publiques importantes."
öffentliche Einrichtung
Transliteration: /ˈœfn̩tlɪçə ˈaɪnʁɪçtʊŋ/
"Jede öffentliche Einrichtung muss transparent arbeiten."
ente pubblico
Transliteration: /ˈɛn.te ˈpub.bli.ko/
"L'ospedale locale è un importante ente pubblico."
institución pública
Transliteration: /ins.ti.tuˈsjon ˈpu.βli.ka/
"El museo nacional es una institución pública muy visitada."
instituição pública
Transliteration: /ĩs.ti.tuˈsɐ̃w ˈpu.bli.kɐ/
"A educação básica é garantida por cada instituição pública."
सार्वजनिक संस्था
Transliteration: sarvajanik sanstha
"यह एक महत्वपूर्ण सार्वजनिक संस्था है।"
公共机构
Transliteration: gōng gòng jī gòu
"学校和医院都是重要的公共机构。"
공공기관
Transliteration: gong-gong-gi-gwan
"모든 공공기관은 시민들을 위해 봉사합니다."
公共機関
Transliteration: kōkyō kikan
"図書館は大切な公共機関の一つです。"
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