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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.
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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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