institutional

adjective

in·​sti·​tu·​tion·​al ˌin(t)-stə-ˈt(y)ü-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce institutional (audio)
1
: of or relating to an institution
institutional knowledge
2
: characteristic of or appropriate to institutions
bland institutional cooking
institutional green walls
institutionally adverb

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Even the role of chief risk officer (CRO), a function where institutional memory and regulatory relationships would seem to argue hardest for continuity, is seeing meaningful outside recruitment. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The award recognized Munoz’s impact on design, architecture, culture and institutional equity. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Respondents in England and Australia were more likely to associate teaching with institutional, credentialed and paid professional roles, such as nursing, lecturing and social work. — Gustavo E. Fischman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 On Saturday, November 14, there will be a full day of public programming at the New Museum, Art Week NYC’s main institutional partner. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for institutional

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of institutional was in 1617

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“Institutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/institutional. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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