What is another word for institutions?

Common synonyms for institutions include mentalhome, institution, creation, mentalinstitution, asylum.

What is the opposite of institutions?

Antonyms of institutions include individuals, privateers, anarchies, disruptions, disorder.

Synonyms for

Institutions

Noun / ˌɪnstɪˈtu:ʃʌnz / Another word for institutions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Institutions are organizations or establishments that serve a particular purpose, often within a larger society or system.

Synonyms & similar words

mentalhome institution creation mentalinstitution asylum mentalhospital psychiatrichospital insaneasylum founding establishment origination introduction instauration innovation foundation initiation establishment organization foundation corporation society association agency company system structure body guild club academy conservatory museum library hospital prison government

Synonyms by register

Formal

organizations establishments foundations corporations

Informal

outfits setups operations

Literary

edifices frameworks structures

Antonyms

individuals privateers anarchies disruptions disorder chaos

Common collocations

financial institutions
educational institutions
social institutions
public institutions
research institutions
religious institutions
institutions of higher learning
democratic institutions

Word family

noun institution

verb institute

adjective institutional

Usage note

Often refers to established organizations or systems, particularly those with a public or social purpose. Be mindful of its formal tone; informal contexts might prefer 'organizations' or 'groups'.

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