Institutionaliseren
Example: Het is belangrijk om tradities binnen de samenleving te institutionaliseren.
Definition
"Institutionaliseren" means to establish traditions, practices, or customs within a society or organization as formal and recognized parts of its structure, ensuring their continuity and official acceptance over time.
Etymology
The word "institutionaliseren" comes from the Dutch verb formed by adding the suffix '-iseren' to the noun 'instituut' (institution). It reflects the process of making something an institution. The root 'instituut' itself derives from Latin 'institutum,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'custom.' Did you know? The concept emphasizes formalizing what was once informal.
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"Institutionaliseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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