🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

instituição

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ĩ.sti.tu.iˈsɐ̃w

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Institution/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #340 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A instituição é respeitada em todo o país."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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

Derived from the Latin 'institutio', meaning arrangement, custom, or instruction, stemming from 'institutus', the past participle of 'instituere' (to set up, establish). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting an establishment or founding, before expanding to describe established organizations, societies, and cultural norms.

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