institutionary

[ in-sti-too-shuh-ner-ee, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃəˌnɛr i, -ˈtyu- /

adjective

of or relating to an institution or institutions; institutional.
of or relating to institution, especially ecclesiastical institution.

Origin of institutionary

First recorded in 1640–50; institution + -ary

Words nearby institutionary

institution, institutional, institutional investor, institutionalism, institutionalize, institutionary, institutive, institutor, instr., instroke, instruct

Example sentences from the Web for institutionary

  • In any ordinary meaning of his words, he regarded them both as institutionary.

    The Religious Sentiment |Daniel G. Brinton

  • They are didactic, to preserve the myth, or institutionary, to keep alive the discipline and forms of the church.

    The Religious Sentiment |Daniel G. Brinton