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feminine

/instituˈθjon/

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Translation

institution

Word origin

From Latin institutio, from instituere ('to set up, establish'), from in ('in') plus statuere ('to set, place'). The same root gives English 'institution' and 'statute'.

Origin
Latin
Root
institutio
English cognates
institution, institute, statute

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralinstituciones

Examples

respetada.

The university is a very respected institution.

.

Several public institutions support the project.

¿ encarga ?

Which institution is in charge of protecting the environment?

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The bank is one of the oldest institutions in the city.

recursos.

That institution helps families with fewer resources.

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This word is part of lesson 75.