# Meaning of Educational Institutions The term education has been derived from the Latin word ‘educare’ which means ‘to educate’, ‘to bring up’, ‘to raise’ or ‘to elevate’. Educational institutions are organizations that provide structured learning environments for students to acquire knowledge, skills, and values. These institutions can be formal, such as schools, colleges, and universities or informal, such as community centers, libraries, museums, online courses and platforms, etc. # Definitions of Educational Institutions 1. According to Emile Durkheim :- "Institutions that transmit the collective knowledge and values of society, and shape individuals into competent members." 2. According to Max Webe r:- "Organizations that provide specialized training and certification for social roles and positions." 3. According to Talcott Parsons :- "Institutions that socialize individuals into the dominant culture and pre...