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| definition 1: |
An institution is an organization that operates for a certain purpose and usually deals with many people. Hospitals, churches, prisons, and schools are some institutions.
The Red Cross is an institution that helps people in times of emergency, such as after a flood or tornado.- similar words:
- agency, foundation, institute
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| definition 2: |
An institution is something set up by a society. It may be a law or a way of doing things that is accepted by many or most people.
Slavery was an American institution until 1863. |
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agency, beginning, charity, home, hospital |
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