Meaning of the word institutionalize in English
What does institutionalize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
institutionalize
US /ˌɪn.stəˈtuː.ʃən.ə.laɪz/
UK /ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən.ə.laɪz/
Verb
1.
to establish something as a convention or norm in an organization or culture
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The company decided to institutionalize flexible working hours.
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Over time, these practices became deeply institutionalized within the community.
2.
to send or commit a person to an institution, especially a mental health facility or prison
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In the past, people with certain mental illnesses were often institutionalized.
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The court decided to institutionalize the offender for public safety.
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