institution

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a custom or tradition that has been part of a society for a long time.

n. an established law, practice, or custom that is central to a society or culture.

日本語:制度※

“In many cultures, the institution of marriage is celebrated with a large party.”

“Sociologists often study the institution of the family to understand how social values are passed down through generations.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a building where people are cared for or kept, such as a hospital or prison.

n. a facility where people are confined or provided with long-term care, often implying a loss of personal autonomy.

日本語:施設※

“He spent several months in a medical institution recovering from his injuries.”

“The government has moved away from large-scale mental health institutions in favour of community-based support systems.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. someone who has been in a place or job for so long that everyone knows them.

n. a person who is a prominent and long-standing fixture within a particular community or profession.

“The old librarian is a local institution who knows every family in town.”

“Having worked at the same news desk for forty years, the anchor had become a national institution.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal

n. the act of starting a new law, system, or rule.

n. the formal act of instituting or establishing something, such as a policy or legal proceeding.

“The institution of new safety rules helped reduce accidents at the factory.”

“The sudden institution of strict border controls caused significant delays for international trade.”