Etymology

institution

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Today it means: A long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work. Full definition →

Middle English institucioun ← Old French institution ← Latin institūtiō
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  1. Latin · derived frominstitūtiō
  2. Old French · derived frominstitution
  3. Middle English · inherited frominstitucioun
  4. English todayinstitution

From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō (“to set up”), from in- (“in, on”) + statuō (“to set up, establish”). Equivalent to institute + -ion.

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