institution

Definition

A custom or practice of a society or community.

Etymology

From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō (“to set up”), from in- (“in, on”) + statuō (“to set up, establish”). Equivalent to institute + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them."
• "The University of the South Pacific is the only internationally accredited institution of higher education in Oceania."
• "[…] these professors of Little Red Schoolhouse-education did not themselves remain in the isolated and handicapped little institution they glorify."

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