Antonyms for
institution
A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
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No Antonyms Found for Institution

We could not find any antonyms for institution in our database. This word may be too specific, technical, or does not have a clear opposite meaning.

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All Definitions for Institution

Below are all the dictionary definitions of institution:

1A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
2A custom or practice of a society or community.
3The building or buildings which house such an organization.
4Any facility where people (especially those who are mentally or physically disabled or sick, or who are prisoners) are committed (confined), where their freedom to leave is restricted.
5Any long established and respected place or business.
6A person long established in a place, position, or field.
7The act of instituting something.
8The act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls to a priest.
9That which institutes or instructs, particularly a textbook or system of elements or rules.
10Ellipsis of mental institution. [(derogatory or informal) A psychiatric hospital, or the psychiatric ward of a hospital.]
11Ellipsis of correctional institution. [(US, formal, euphemistic) Synonym of correctional facility.]

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Common antonyms for institution. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does institution have?

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About antonyms for institution

Finding the right antonym for institution helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.", institution has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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