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reinstitution

in·sti·tu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sti-too-shuh n, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sti-too-shuh n, -tyoo-]
    • /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu-/

Definitions of reinstitution word

  • noun reinstitution an organization, establishment, foundation, society, or the like, devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program, especially one of a public, educational, or charitable character: This college is the best institution of its kind. 1
  • noun reinstitution the building devoted to such work. 1
  • noun reinstitution a public or private place for the care or confinement of inmates, especially mental patients or other persons with physical or mental disabilities. 1
  • noun reinstitution Sociology. a well-established and structured pattern of behavior or of relationships that is accepted as a fundamental part of a culture, as marriage: the institution of the family. 1
  • noun reinstitution any established law, custom, etc. 1
  • noun reinstitution any familiar, long-established person, thing, or practice; fixture. 1
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Origin of reinstitution

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin institūtiōn- (stem of institūtiō). See institute, -ion

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Parts of speech for Reinstitution

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Reinstitution

reinstitution popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for reinstitution

noun reinstitution

  • instauration — renewal; restoration; renovation; repair.
Just one Synonym for reinstitution

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