Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

institution-building

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.36 in modern English

Syllables: in-sti-tu-tion-build-ing
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of building institutions (all senses).

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Elements of institution-building are found in most if not all of the international treaties, plans of action and specific development projects which deal either with corruption or more general topics such as good governance."

Etymology

From institution + building.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does institution-building mean?: The process of building institutions (all senses).
Where does institution-building come from?: From institution + building.

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