Institutionalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Institutionalize is a verb meaning To establish as a normal practice.
Meaning
To establish as a normal practice.
More Meanings
- To commit a person to confinement in an institution.
Example Sentences
Gary Orlando, legislative aid to McDonald, told GCN that the congressman sponsored the bill because "he does not want to institutionalize homosexual acts. We can't use funds to promote, legitimize, or accept this kind of behavior.
Word Forms
- institutionalizes
- institutionalizing
- institutionalized
- institutionalise
Synonyms for institutionalize
Depending on context, synonyms include charge, commit, send.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include charge, commit, send, institute, institutionalise, formalize.
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