institutions

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UK/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃənz/UK/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃənz/Canada, US/ˌɪn.stɪˈtu.ʃənz/

A form of institution — A long-established organization or type of organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.

Very commonScrabble 12

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of institution
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APA

institutions. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/institutions

MLA

“institutions.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/institutions. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “institutions,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/institutions.

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