institute

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: in-sti-tute (3)
English Definition

An organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with science, education, or a specific social cause.

Example Sentence

He works at a research institute.

US IPA /ˈɪn.stə.tuːt/
UK IPA /ˈɪn.stɪ.tjuːt/

Synonyms

organization establishment foundation academy

Antonyms

disorganization destruction