institutionalize

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

institutional + -ize

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/

Verb

institutionalize (third-person singular simple present institutionalizes, present participle institutionalizing, simple past and past participle institutionalized)

  1. to establish as a normal practice
  2. to commit a person to confinement in an institution

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