institution

central, major

The hospital is a major institution in our community that serves thousands of patients every year.

existing

Most schools prefer to work within existing institutions rather than create completely new organizations.

academic, administrative, charitable, cultural, economic, educational, financial, legal, lending, political, religious, research

Many families donate money to charitable institutions that help people in need.

at a/the ~

My daughter studies engineering at a prestigious institution in the city.

in/within ~

Teachers work within the institution to help students learn and grow every day.

be admitted to, be placed in

After his accident, he was admitted to a specialized rehabilitation institution for several months.

at/in ~

My grandfather spent his final years living in an institution where he received daily care.

~ for

The university is a well-known institution for training future doctors and nurses.

national

The university is one of the country's most respected national institutions.

cultural, economic, legal, political, religious, social

Museums and theaters are important cultural institutions in most cities.