Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of institution
"The new law requires all educational institutions to update their safety protocols by next semester."
In plain English: Institutions are important organizations or systems, like schools and governments, that have rules everyone follows to keep society running smoothly.
"Many local institutions, such as schools and libraries, are working to help the community recover after the storm."
Usage: Use "institutions" to refer to large organizations or established systems, such as schools, banks, or government bodies, that serve a specific public purpose. Do not use this word to describe abstract concepts or single events, which should instead be phrased with singular terms like "establishment" or specific event names.
Derived from the Latin institutionem (nominative institutio), this term originally meant an act of teaching or training, specifically referring to the establishment of habits through instruction. It evolved in English via Old French to denote established organizations or customs founded upon such principles.