institutions
[/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: institutions
instituições
1. Established organizations or foundations, typically of public importance
Educational institutions play a crucial role in society.
As instituições educacionais desempenham um papel crucial na sociedade.
2. The process of instituting or establishing something
The institution of new policies requires careful planning.
A instituição de novas políticas requer planejamento cuidadoso.
3. A custom, practice, or relationship established in a society or organization
Marriage is a long-standing institution in human culture.
O casamento é uma instituição secular na cultura humana.
Related Idioms & Phrases
total institution - instituição total (complete control over inhabitants)
institutional framework - marco institucional
institutional change - mudança institucional
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