Institution Definition & Meaning
institution
- noun
- an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
- an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
- a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society; "the institution of marriage"; "the institution of slavery"; "he had become an institution in the theater"
- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"
- a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
"Institution" in song lyrics
See how institution is used in real songs:
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"The optical illusion or obstacle for institution"
Anti-Pop Consortium f/ Pharoahe Monch — What Am I? -
"Selling pollution for tavistock institution"
Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !) -
"I caught the quick lock, buggin in the institution"
Cage — Agent Orange
Words that rhyme with institution
Usage tips for "institution"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "institution" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for institution to find words that pair well.