Synonyms for institution
noun
The act of setting up
establishment, foundation, organization; see establishing, organization 1.
An organization, corporation, etc.
company, system, institute, asylum; see business 4, hospital, organization 3, school 1, university.
An established custom, practice, etc.
convention, tradition, fixture; see custom 2.
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