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    Institución (en. Institution)

    /insti.tuˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of norms and structures that regulate life in society.
    The institution of the family is fundamental in society.
    La institución de la familia es fundamental en la sociedad.
    An entity dedicated to carrying out educational or assistance activities.
    The institution offers scholarships for outstanding students.
    La institución ofrece becas para estudiantes destacados.
    An official organization that exercises a specific authority.
    The government is a power institution.
    El gobierno es una institución de poder.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'institutionem', meaning 'establishment' or 'preparation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    educational institution
    A school or university where teaching is imparted.
    institución educativa
    public institution
    A state agency that provides services to citizens.
    institución pública
    to give institutionality
    To establish norms and formal procedures in a certain context.
    dar institucionalidad

    Related Words

    institutional
    Related to an institution.
    institucional
    institutionalization
    The process of creating or establishing institutions.
    institucionalización
    institutionally
    In an institutional manner.
    institucionalmente

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a very bureaucratic organization.
    That company is a true institution, full of rules.
    Esa empresa es una verdadera institución, llena de reglas.
    It can be used as a synonym for 'anemia' or 'lack of life' in institutions that are very rigid.
    In that institution, there is not much initiative; it seems like a dead institution.
    En esa institución no hay mucha iniciativa, parece una institución muerta.