Institutional
Example: The institutional reforms transformed the country's political landscape.
Definition
"Institutional" refers to something related to an established organization, system, or structure, especially within society or government. It often describes processes or reforms connected to official organizations or long-standing societal frameworks, as in 'The institutional reforms transformed the country's political landscape.'
Etymology
The word "institutional" originates from the Latin word 'institutio,' meaning arrangement or custom. It entered English in the late 16th century, evolving to describe established organizations or systems. Did you know? Its root 'institution' shares origins with 'institute,' highlighting the idea of setting up or establishing something.
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"Institutional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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