institutional
adj. · n.-
1 related to an organization (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediaterelated to a large, important organization like a school, hospital, or government office.
pertaining to or characteristic of an institution, especially in terms of its structure or official nature.
ExampleThe hospital had a very institutional feel with its white walls and long, quiet hallways.
ExampleThe report highlighted several institutional failures that prevented the different government departments from sharing vital information effectively.
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2 established by a system (adj.) C1 Advanced Academic Politicsdescribing something that is built into a system or society, rather than just being one person's idea.
arising from or established by the long-standing practices and rules of an organization or society.
ExampleThe company is trying to change its institutional culture to be more creative.
ExampleScholars argue that institutional racism is often harder to combat than individual prejudice because it is embedded in the legal and social framework.
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3 large-scale investor (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Lawa large organization, like a bank or insurance company, that invests a lot of money.
an organization, such as a pension fund or mutual fund, that trades large volumes of securities.
ExampleThe stock price rose quickly after several big institutionals started buying shares.
ExampleThe startup's latest funding round was led by a group of prominent institutionals rather than private venture capitalists.
UsageOften used as a shortened form of 'institutional investor' in financial contexts.
- institutional investor
- retail investor