🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

institución

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ins.tituˈθjon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Institution/ˌɪn.stɪˈtuː.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #650 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La institución ha sido fundamental en el desarrollo social."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.

    "The university is a prestigious institution known for its research programs."
  2. 2

    A significant practice or custom that is established within a society.

    "Marriage is considered a fundamental institution in many cultures."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'institutio', meaning 'habit, custom, instruction, or establishment', from 'institutus', past participle of 'instituere' (to set up, establish). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially referring to instruction or establishment, later evolving to designate established organizations or societal structures.

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