Meaning of institution In English

• 0 a large and important organization, such as a university or bank:

  • a medical/educational/financial institution

  • Harvard University is an internationally respected institution.

• 1 a building where people are sent to be cared for, especially a hospital or prison

• 2 a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society:

  • the venerable institution of marriage

  • figurative Mrs Daly is an institution - she's been with the company for 40 years and knows absolutely everyone.

• 3 an occasion when a law, system, etc. begins or is introduced:

  • The institution of the Freedom of Information Act has had a significant effect.

• 4 an organization that exists to serve a public purpose such as education or support for people who need help:

  • a charitable/educational/scientific institution

• 5 a custom or practice that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a society:

  • the institution of marriage

• 6 a large and important organization, such as a bank:

  • Traders said a certain institution had been trying to sell a lot of shares.

  • Various City institutions were involved in the deal.

  • Many government institutions will be affected by the spending cuts.

• 7 a custom or tradition that has existed for a long time and is accepted as an important part of a particular society:

  • the institution of marriage

• 8 the introduction of a law, system, etc.:

  • Many are now calling for the institution of a quota system in Parliament and other political bodies to ensure equality.