institutionalized Definition and Meaning in English (institutionalized definition)
adjectiveInstitutionalized definition: Established as a convention or norm within an organization, society, or culture.
Definitions of Institutionalized
- 1adjective
Established as a convention or norm within an organization, society, or culture.
- 2adjective
Confined to an institution, especially a mental hospital or prison, for a long period, often leading to a loss of independent living skills.
- 3verb
The past participle form of 'institutionalize', meaning to establish something as a convention or to place someone in an institution.
Example Sentences
“The corruption had become deeply institutionalized within the political system.”
“After years in the asylum, she became institutionalized and struggled to live independently.”
“Many social practices are deeply institutionalized and hard to change.”
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