C1 noun フォーマル

institution

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

An established organization or corporation, such as a college or bank, founded for a specific purpose like education or public service. It can also refer to a long-standing custom, law, or practice that is a significant part of a society's structure.

例文

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1

The local hospital has been a pillar of the community and a vital institution for over a century.

The neighborhood hospital has served as a key local organization for more than one hundred years.

2

It is the responsibility of the state to protect the democratic institutions of the nation.

The government must safeguard the country's fundamental democratic systems and organizations.

3

In our family, watching the football game on Thanksgiving has become something of an institution.

In our household, it is a well-established tradition to watch football during the Thanksgiving holiday.

語族

名詞
institution
Verb
institutionalize
副詞
institutionally
形容詞
institutional
関連
institutionalization
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the root 'status' or 'statue.' Just like a statue, an institution is 'set up' to stand firmly and last a long time in society.

クイックテスト

The university is a prestigious _____ that has produced several Nobel Prize winners.

正解!

正解は: institution

例文

1

The local hospital has been a pillar of the community and a vital institution for over a century.

everyday

The neighborhood hospital has served as a key local organization for more than one hundred years.

2

It is the responsibility of the state to protect the democratic institutions of the nation.

formal

The government must safeguard the country's fundamental democratic systems and organizations.

3

In our family, watching the football game on Thanksgiving has become something of an institution.

informal

In our household, it is a well-established tradition to watch football during the Thanksgiving holiday.

4

Sociological studies often examine how educational institutions perpetuate social hierarchies.

academic

Research in sociology frequently analyzes the way schools and colleges maintain social class structures.

5

The merger between the two financial institutions was finalized after months of regulatory review.

business

The joining of the two banking organizations was completed following an extensive legal check.

語族

名詞
institution
Verb
institutionalize
副詞
institutionally
形容詞
institutional
関連
institutionalization

よく使う組み合わせ

financial institution an organization that deals with monetary transactions like a bank
educational institution a school, college, or university
charitable institution an organization dedicated to helping those in need
established institution a long-standing organization or custom
mental institution a hospital for people with psychiatric disorders

よく使うフレーズ

the institution of marriage

the social and legal custom of being married

a total institution

a place of work and residence where many people live a formally administered life

an institution in one's own right

someone or something so well-known and established they are a legend

よく混同される語

institution vs institute

An institute is usually a specific organization for research or education, while institution is broader and can also mean a long-standing custom.

institution vs constitution

A constitution is a document of fundamental principles, whereas an institution is the organization or practice itself.

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使い方のコツ

Use this word when referring to organizations with a public or social purpose (like schools or banks) or when talking about deeply embedded social customs like marriage or religion. It carries a sense of permanence and formality.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'institution' when they simply mean a 'company' or 'business.' Use 'institution' specifically for organizations that have a historical, social, or public-service weight.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the root 'status' or 'statue.' Just like a statue, an institution is 'set up' to stand firmly and last a long time in society.

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語源

From the Latin 'institutio', meaning a 'setting up' or 'arrangement', derived from 'instituere' (to establish).

文法パターン

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., institution building)
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文化的な背景

In Western cultures, 'an institution' can humorously refer to a person who has been in a certain place or job for so long that they are seen as part of the building's identity.

クイックテスト

The university is a prestigious _____ that has produced several Nobel Prize winners.

正解!

正解は: institution

関連単語

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B2

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layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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