institution

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

noun

instytucja

/ĩstɨˈtut͡sja/· rzeczownik

Also

placówka(f)

Definition

A large and important organization such as a university, bank, or hospital, or an established law, practice, or custom.

Examples

The university is a respected educational institution.

Uniwersytet to szanowana instytucja edukacyjna.

Marriage is a social institution.

Małżeństwo to instytucja społeczna.

Synonyms

organization establishment custom

Collocations

financial institutioneducational institutionpublic institution

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