Meaning of the word institutionalization in English
What does institutionalization mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
institutionalization
US /ˌɪn.stɪˌtuː.ʃən.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.stɪˌtjuː.ʃən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the act of establishing something as a convention or norm in an organization or culture
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The institutionalization of new policies can take time.
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We are witnessing the institutionalization of these practices.
2.
the process of placing someone in a residential institution, especially for mental health care or long-term care
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The family resisted the institutionalization of their elderly relative.
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Concerns were raised about the potential for long-term institutionalization.