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Meaning of
institutionalized
in English
institutionalized
us
//ɪnˌstʃuːtʃəˈlaɪzd//
uk
//ˌɪn.stɪ.tʃuː.ˈteɪl.aɪzd//
#uncommon
Lemma:
institutionalize
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
confine
someone
in
a
facility
(
for
care
or
treatment
)
to
make
something
a
normal
routine
Adjective
dependent
on
an
institution
;
losing
autonomy
confined
to
an
institution
(
e
.
g
.
prison
,
asylum
)
established
as
a
standard
practice
;
widespread
