English · Word Candidate

institution

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: institutions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổ chức lâu đời về giáo dục, dịch vụ công hoặc từ thiện

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Noun

The University of the South Pacific is the only internationally accredited institution of higher education in Oceania.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A custom or practice of a society or community.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một phong tục hoặc tập quán của xã hội hoặc cộng đồng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “institution” mean?

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

Is “institution” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.