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deinstitutionalization

de·in·sti·tu·tion·al·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-, dee-in-]
    • /diˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-, ˌdi ɪn-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-, dee-in-]
    • /diˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-, ˌdi ɪn-/

Definitions of deinstitutionalization word

  • verb with object deinstitutionalization to release (a person with mental or physical disabilities) from a hospital, asylum, home, or other institution with the intention of providing treatment, support, or rehabilitation primarily through community resources under the supervision of health-care professionals or facilities. 1
  • verb with object deinstitutionalization to remove (care, therapy, etc.) from the confines of an institution by providing treatment, support, or the like through community facilities. 1
  • verb with object deinstitutionalization to free from the confines or limitations of an institution. 1
  • verb with object deinstitutionalization to free from the bureaucracy and complex procedures associated with institutions. 1
  • verb without object deinstitutionalization to give up or lose institutional character or status; become deinstitutionalized. 1
  • noun deinstitutionalization The process of abolishing a practice that has been considered a norm. 1
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Origin of deinstitutionalization

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; de- + institutionalize

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Parts of speech for Deinstitutionalization

noun
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deinstitutionalization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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