Institutionalized
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Institutionalized is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of institutionalize.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of institutionalize.
More Meanings
- Having been established as an institution.
- Having been committed to an institution, such as a prison or an insane asylum.
- (psychology) Having become dependent after a long time in, and unable to function outside of an institution, especially a prison.
Example Sentences
It is very difficult to get bureaucracies to abandon their institutionalized practices.
Once a potential employer learns that you've been institutionalized, you can forget about getting the job.
Synonyms for institutionalized
Depending on context, synonyms include institutional.
Antonyms for institutionalized
Common opposites include noninstitutionalized.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include institutional, structured, formal, mainstreaming, systematic, systemic.
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