Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A large organization that has a particular purpose, often dealing with education, health, or public service.
Institution
/ˌɪnstəˈtjuːʃən/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The university is a prestigious institution of learning.
Charitable institutions play a vital role in society.
Prisons are also considered institutions by definition.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English word institucion, and from Old French, or from Latin institutio, meaning arrangement or training, from instituere to establish, arrange, or train.
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