institution

Definitions

An organization, establishment, or foundation founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose.

An established law, practice, or custom that is deeply ingrained in a society or culture.

A significant or long-standing person or entity regarded as a fixture of a particular community.

Examples

The university is a prestigious institution known for its groundbreaking research.

Marriage is considered a fundamental social institution in many cultures around the world.

Synonyms

establishment organization foundation institute association facility body

Antonyms

individual person nonentity disorganization chaos anarchy unstructured