institution

/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

中文释义：机构；制度

The World Bank is a global financial institution that provides loans.

世界银行是一家提供贷款的全球金融机构。

Marriage is a social institution found in almost every culture.

婚姻是几乎每种文化中都存在的社会制度。