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Added 9 October 2026

institute

/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ noun

Latin root: īnstitūtum Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about institute at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An association organized to promote art or science or education.

verb

Set up or lay the groundwork for.
establish a new department
Advance or set forth in court.
bring charges

Origin

From French institut, from Middle French, from Latin īnstitūtum.

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