institutionalized

/ɪnstɪˈtuʃənəlaɪzd/
/ɪnstɪˈtuʃənəlaɪzd/
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Definitions of institutionalized
  1. adjective
    given the character of an institution or incorporated into a structured and usually well-established system
    “institutionalized graft”
    synonyms: institutionalised
    institutional
    organized as or forming an institution
  2. adjective
    officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution
    “had hopes of rehabilitating the institutionalized juvenile delinquents”
    synonyms: institutionalised
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    antonyms:
    noninstitutionalized
    not committed to an institution
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