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institution

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

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noun

Costumbre, práctica

A custom or practice of a society or community.

Examples :

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

Saludarse con un apretón de manos es una costumbre común en muchas culturas occidentales.

culture society tradition essential

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noun

Institución, organización

An organization similarly long established and respected, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.

Examples :

"The university is a respected institution, known for its long history of academic excellence. "

La universidad es una institución respetada, conocida por su larga historia de excelencia académica.

organization education government society service essential

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noun

Edificio, institución

The building or buildings which house such an organization.

Examples :

"The university institution is a large building complex with many classrooms and labs. "

La institución universitaria es un gran complejo de edificios con muchas aulas y laboratorios.

building architecture organization essential

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noun

Institución

Other places or businesses similarly long established and respected.

Examples :

"Over time, the local pub has become something of an institution."

Con el tiempo, el pub local se ha convertido en una especie de institución.

organization business society essential

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noun

Figura, personalidad establecida

A person similarly long established in a place, position, or field.

Examples :

"My grandmother is a respected institution in our family; she has lived there for over 70 years. "

Mi abuela es una figura respetada en nuestra familia; ha vivido allí durante más de 70 años.

person position organization history essential

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noun

La institución, la instauración

The act of instituting something.

Examples :

"The institution of higher speed limits was a popular move but increased the severity of crashes."

La instauración de límites de velocidad más altos fue una medida popular, pero aumentó la gravedad de los accidentes.

organization action essential

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noun

Institución

The act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls to a priest.

Examples :

"The bishop's institution of Father Michael as pastor marked the beginning of his new role at St. Joseph's Church. "

La institución del padre Michael como pastor por el obispo marcó el comienzo de su nuevo papel en la iglesia de San José.

religion theology organization essential

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noun

Manual, sistema, conjunto de reglas

That which institutes or instructs, particularly a textbook or system of elements or rules.

Examples :

"The new math textbook is considered a respected institution in the school's curriculum. "

El nuevo manual de matemáticas se considera un sistema respetado en el plan de estudios de la escuela.

education organization system culture essential