institutionalization
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/ˌɪnˌstɪˌtuːʃənələˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌɪnˌstɪtjuːʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(institutionalize)
standardized within an institution
Etymology
'institutionalization' originates from the word 'institution,' which comes from Latin 'institutio,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'education.'
'institutio' transformed into the Old French word 'institution,' and eventually became the modern English word 'institution.'
Initially, it meant 'arrangement or education,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'establishing norms or placing in an institution.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of establishing something as a norm or standard in an organization or culture.
The institutionalization of new policies took several years.
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Noun 2
the act of placing someone in a residential institution, such as a hospital or prison.
The institutionalization of the elderly is a growing concern.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 06:07