institution
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/noun
उच्चारण इन्स्टिट्यूशन
संस्था; प्रथा
Core word
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[C, U]
a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank; a custom or system that has existed for a long time
संस्था; प्रथा
- educational institutions
- the institution of marriage
- The bank is a respected financial institution.
+ 3 more examples
- Many charitable institutions run schools and hospitals in the city.
- The family is the oldest institution in society.
- Parliament is a democratic institution of great importance.
Synonyms organization establishment foundation custom tradition
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
institution (organisation)
An institution is a large, established organisation such as a bank or university.
'Institution' बैंक या विश्वविद्यालय जैसा बड़ा, स्थापित संगठन है।
- The bank is a trusted financial institution.
- Schools are educational institutions.
institution (custom)
Institution also means a long-established custom or system.
'Institution' का अर्थ लंबे समय से स्थापित रीति या व्यवस्था भी है।
- Marriage is an important social institution.
- Joint family was an institution in India.
in an institution
An institution can be a place where people such as the sick or poor live and are cared for.
'Institution' वह स्थान भी हो सकता है जहाँ बीमार या ग़रीब लोग रहते हैं और उनकी देखभाल होती है।
- He was cared for in a charitable institution.
institution of + noun
Use of for the thing that is being established, for example the institution of a scheme.
जो वस्तु स्थापित हो रही है उसके लिए 'of' आता है, जैसे 'institution of a scheme'।
- The institution of a fee led to protests.
+Collocations 5
adjective + institution
educationalfinancialpublicdemocraticcharitablereligious
- Parliament is a democratic institution.
verb + institution
foundrunsupportreformtrustjoin
- The government must reform failing institutions.
institution + noun
buildingfeesrecordrulehead
- Institution fees are listed on the website.
institution of + abstract
institution of marriageinstitution of familyinstitution of lawinstitution of democracy
- The institution of marriage varies across cultures.
key institutions
state institutionbanking institutionlearned institutionnational institution
- The Reserve Bank is a national institution.
“More examples 5
- Radhika's school is a respected institution in the city.
राधिका का स्कूल शहर में एक सम्मानित संस्था है।
- The press is an important institution in a democracy.
लोकतंत्र में प्रेस एक महत्वपूर्ण संस्था है।
- The old library has become an institution in the town.
पुरानी लाइब्रेरी कस्बे में एक संस्था बन गई है।
- He grew up in an institution for orphans.
वह अनाथ बच्चों की एक संस्था में पला-बढ़ा।
- Cricket is almost an institution in India.
भारत में क्रिकेट लगभग एक संस्था ही है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He studies in a institution.
✓ He studies at an institution.
Use an before a vowel sound; at is natural for place of study.
स्वर ध्वनि से पहले 'an' आता है; अध्ययन स्थान के लिए 'at' स्वाभाविक है।
✗ Institutions is important for society.
✓ Institutions are important for society.
A plural subject takes a plural verb.
बहुवचन कर्ता के साथ बहुवचन क्रिया आती है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Institution, organisation and establishment are close but not equal.
Institution, organisation और establishment निकट हैं, पर समान नहीं।
An old, large and important organisation or custom.
पुरानी, बड़ी और महत्वपूर्ण संस्था या प्रथा।
- A bank is an institution.
Any group set up for a purpose.
किसी उद्देश्य के लिए बना कोई भी समूह।
- A youth organisation.
A business or institution, or the ruling group in society.
कोई व्यवसाय या संस्था, या समाज का सत्ताधारी वर्ग।
- A food establishment.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
organization establishment foundation custom tradition
§Grammar and usage
Usage: institution also means a long-established custom ('the institution of marriage').
प्रयोग में institution का अर्थ लंबे समय से चली आ रही प्रथा भी है ('the institution of marriage')।