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- [in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-/
- /ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.ə.laɪzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sti-too-shuh-nl-ahyz, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌaɪz, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of institutionalized word
- verb with object institutionalized to make institutional. 1
- verb with object institutionalized to make into or treat as an institution: the danger of institutionalizing racism. 1
- verb with object institutionalized to place or confine in an institution, especially one for the care of mental illness, alcoholism, etc. 1
- noun institutionalized Established in practice or custom. 1
- adjective institutionalized person: placed into care 1
- adjective institutionalized attitude: inherent in system 1
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Origin of institutionalized
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; institutional + -ize
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Parts of speech for Institutionalized
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institutionalized popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
institutionalized usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for institutionalized
adj institutionalized
- traditional — of or relating to tradition.
- standardized — to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
adjective institutionalized
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- existing — In existence or operation at the time under consideration; current.
- long-standing — existing or occurring for a long time: a longstanding feud.
- entrenched — (of an attitude, habit, or belief) Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
- customary — Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
Antonyms for institutionalized
adjective institutionalized
- innovative — tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.
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