CEFR C1

institutionalization

noun

Meaning

The process of establishing something as a norm or part of a system, or the state of being formally accepted and integrated into a society or organization.

Examples

The institutionalization of human rights laws has been a long struggle.
Critics argued that the policy led to the institutionalization of poverty.

Synonyms: formalization, establishment, normalization

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institutionalization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of establishing something as a norm or part of a system, or the state of being formally accepted and integrated into a society or organization.

Examples

The institutionalization of human rights laws has been a long struggle.
Critics argued that the policy led to the institutionalization of poverty.
The patient's prolonged institutionalization made it difficult for him to adapt to life outside the hospital.

How to Use institutionalization

institutionalization of (prepositional phrase): The process of making a practice, idea, or group part of a formal system or institution. — "The institutionalization of human rights is crucial for global stability."

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