institutionalized

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Synonyms: institutionalize, institutionalised, institutionalizes, institutionalise, institutionalises, constitutionalized, deinstitutionalized

Antonyms: institutionalize, institutionalised, institutionalizes, institutionalise, institutionalises, constitutionalized, deinstitutionalized

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Verb

1. {{infl of|en|institutionalize||ed-form}}

Adjective

1. Having been established as an [[institution]].
2. Having been committed to an institution, such as a [[prison]] or an [[insane asylum]].
3. {{lb|en|psychology}} Having become [[dependent]] after a long time in, and unable to [[function]] outside of an [[institution]], especially a [[prison]].

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