Collocations with "institution"

16 collocations found

educational institution

A place where people gain an education, such as a school or university.

educational8.8
higher education institution

Used to refer to a place of higher education, such as a university or college.

higher education8.5
financial institution

a company that deals with financial transactions, such as a bank or insurance company

financial8.4
governmental institution

An established organization or foundation, especially one providing a public service, under government control.

governmental7.9
for-profit institution

Often refers to educational or healthcare organizations that are run as businesses to make money.

for-profit7.8
established institution

A large and important organization, such as a university or bank, that is well-known and respected.

established7.5
lending institution

a financial organization that lends money

lending7.5
non-profit institution

An establishment, such as a school or hospital, dedicated to purposes that are not for profit.

non-profit7.2
charitable institution

an organization founded for a religious, educational, or social purpose

charitable7.0
correctional institution

A more formal term for a prison or facility where offenders are held.

correctional6.8
mental institution

a large organization, such as a hospital, for the care of people with mental illness

mental6.8
penal institution

a place like a prison where people are confined as punishment

penal6.0
venerable institution

Refers to a long-established and respected organization or establishment.

venerable6.0
existing institution

an established organization founded for a specific purpose

existing5.4