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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNational institution
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An established organization or body funded and operated by the state to serve public interests, uphold cultural heritage, or provide essential governance and social services.
"The national institution preserves the country's historical archives and rare manuscripts." - 2
A widely recognized and enduring practice, custom, or organization that is considered an integral part of a nation's identity or society.
"Free public healthcare has become a cherished national institution in many European countries."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'national' (from Latin 'nationalis', relating to a nation) and 'institution' (from Latin 'institutio', meaning arrangement or custom, from 'instituere' to set up). The compound term emerged in political science and sociology during the 19th and 20th centuries to describe foundational organizations that embody the identity, governance, or public services of a sovereign state.
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institution nationale
Transliteration: ɛ̃s.ti.ty.sjɔ̃ na.sjɔ.nal
"Cette bibliothèque est une institution nationale importante."
nationale Institution
Transliteration: natsioˈnaːlə ɪnstituˈt͡si̯oːn
"Das Museum gilt als eine wichtige nationale Institution."
istituzione nazionale
Transliteration: is.ti.tu.t͡sjoˈne nat͡sjoˈna.le
"L'opera lirica è una grande istituzione nazionale."
institución nacional
Transliteration: ins.ti.tuˈsjon na.sjoˈnal
"El banco central es una institución nacional fundamental."
instituição nacional
Transliteration: ĩʃ.ti.twiˈsɐ̃w̃ nɐ.siuˈnaw
"A universidade pública é uma prestigiada instituição nacional."
राष्ट्रीय संस्था
Transliteration: rashtriya sanstha
"यह संग्रहालय देश की एक प्रमुख राष्ट्रीय संस्था है।"
国家机构
Transliteration: guó jiā jī gòu
"最高法院是国家的重要机构。"
국가 기관
Transliteration: guk-ga gi-gwan
"국립 박물관은 중요한 국가 기관입니다."
国家機関
Transliteration: kokka kikan
"国会は国の最高機関である。"
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