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- [dee-in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-, dee-in-]
- /diˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-, ˌdi ɪn-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-, dee-in-]
- /diˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-, ˌdi ɪn-/
Definitions of deinstitutionalize word
- verb transitive deinstitutionalize to discharge (a patient) as from a mental institution 3
- verb with object deinstitutionalize to release (a person with mental or physical disabilities) from a hospital, asylum, home, or other institution with the intention of providing treatment, support, or rehabilitation primarily through community resources under the supervision of health-care professionals or facilities. 1
- verb with object deinstitutionalize to remove (care, therapy, etc.) from the confines of an institution by providing treatment, support, or the like through community facilities. 1
- verb with object deinstitutionalize to free from the confines or limitations of an institution. 1
- verb with object deinstitutionalize to free from the bureaucracy and complex procedures associated with institutions. 1
- verb without object deinstitutionalize to give up or lose institutional character or status; become deinstitutionalized. 1
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Origin of deinstitutionalize
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; de- + institutionalize
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Parts of speech for Deinstitutionalize
noun
adjective
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deinstitutionalize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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