institutionalized

== English == === Verb === institutionalized simple past and past participle of institutionalize === Adjective === institutionalized (comparative more institutionalized, superlative most institutionalized) Having been established as an institution. Having been committed to an institution, such as a prison or an insane asylum. (psychology) Having become dependent after a long time in, and unable to function outside of an institution, especially a prison. ==== Derived terms ==== === References === “institutionalized”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.