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institutionalism

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in·sti·tu·tion·al·ism  (nst-tsh-n-lzm, -ty-)
n.
1. Adherence to or belief in established forms, especially belief in organized religion.
2. Use of public institutions for the care of people who are physically or mentally disabled, criminally delinquent, or incapable of independent living.
insti·tution·al·ist n.
institutionalism
1. the system of institutions or organized societies devoted to public, political, or charitable, or similar purposes.
2. a strong attachment to established institutions, as political systems or religions. — institutionalist, n.
See also: Politics


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