institution

noun

How many syllables in institution?

There are 4 syllables in the word institution.

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Divide institution into syllables:

in · sti · tu · tion

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Definition of institution:

institution (noun):: an organization founded and united for a specific purpose.; a large important organization such as a university or bank; an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character

Synonyms for institution:

academy

association

asylum

body

centre

charity

college

company

conservatory

corporation

creation

educational institution

enterprise

establishment

faith

fellowship

financial institution

financial organisation

financial organization

foundation

founding

group

guild

honorary society

initiation

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Antonyms for institution:

abolishment

abolition

abrogation

annulling

annulment

avoidance

axing

cancelation

cancellation

closing down

countermanding

defeasance

discontinuation

dissolution

ditching

doing away with

dumping

elimination

end

ending

eradication

erasure

expunction

extinction

halting

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