Synonyms for

Institutional

Verb / ˌɪnstɪˈtu:ʃʌnʌl / Another word for institutional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to an institution, especially a large and complex one.

Synonyms & similar words

noninstitutional organizational corporate systematic established official formal structured bureaucratic hierarchical traditional conventional orthodox regulated legitimate authoritative authoritarian centralized officialdom establishment ruling

Synonyms by register

Formal

established organized systematic conventional authoritative

Antonyms

individual private personal unofficial unauthorized independent unregulated

Common collocations

  • institutional reform
  • institutional investors
  • institutional memory
  • institutional framework
  • institutional racism
  • institutional support
  • institutional setting
  • institutional power

Word family

noun institution
adverb institutionally

Usage note

Often used to describe something related to a large organization or system, such as a government, university, or bank. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being rigid or bureaucratic.

Example sentences

  1. The hospital is an institutional building with many departments.
  2. The prison is an institutional facility where inmates serve their sentences.
  3. The university has many institutional policies and guidelines.
  4. The company has an institutional culture that values teamwork and collaboration.
  5. The government has many institutional functions and responsibilities.

Quotes

  • Institutional racism occurs when a society fails to provide equal opportunity to a certain group of people.
  • Institutional change takes time and effort, but it is necessary for progress.
  • Institutional corruption is a major problem in many countries around the world.

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