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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gigwan
"그 기관은 교육 분야에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.
"The university is a prestigious institution known for its research programs." - 2
A significant practice or custom that is established within a society.
"Marriage is considered a fundamental institution in many cultures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'institution' originates from the Latin 'institutio', meaning 'establishment' or 'arrangement'. It evolved through Old French 'institution', which carried similar meanings, before entering Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting the establishment of organizations or systems.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Institution" is said worldwide
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institution
Transliteration: ɛ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ̃
"L'institution est reconnue pour son excellence académique."
Institution
Transliteration: ɪn.sti.tuː.tsi̯oːn
"Die Institution ist bekannt für ihre Forschungsprojekte."
istituzione
Transliteration: isti.tsuˈtsjone
"L'istituzione è un punto di riferimento per la comunità."
institución
Transliteration: ins.tituˈθjon
"La institución ha sido fundamental en el desarrollo social."
instituição
Transliteration: ĩ.sti.tu.iˈsɐ̃w
"A instituição é respeitada em todo o país."
संस्थान
Transliteration: sansthan
"यह संस्थान शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में उत्कृष्टता के लिए जाना जाता है।"
机构
Transliteration: jīgòu
"该机构在社会服务方面发挥着重要作用。"
기관
Transliteration: gigwan
"그 기관은 교육 분야에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다."
機関
Transliteration: kikan
"その機関は地域社会に貢献しています。"
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