establishment (ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt
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Definitions
noun
- the act of establishing or state of being established
- a business organization or other large institution
- the place where a business is carried on
- the staff and equipment of a commercial or other organization
- the approved size, composition, and equipment of a military unit, government department, business division, etc, as formally promulgated
- any large organization, institution, or system
- a household or place of residence
- a body of employees or servants
- (modifier) belonging to or characteristic of the Establishment; orthodox or conservative ⇒
the establishment view of history
Synonyms
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creation,
founding,
setting up,
foundation,
institution,
organization,
formation,
installation,
inauguration,
enactment,
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organization,
company,
business,
firm,
house,
concern,
operation,
structure,
institution,
institute,
corporation,
enterprise,
outfit,
premises,
setup,
Establishment (ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt)
Definitions
noun
Synonyms
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the authorities,
the system,
the powers that be,
the ruling class the established order institutionalized authority
Usage examples
Anything at all would be an improvement in an establishment which would have made Jamaica Inn look like Egon Ronay Recommended.
, TICKLED PINK (2002)Behind its façade of creamy stone, this elegant establishment is changing.
Country Life (2005)The reclusive state has agreed to the building of a fibre-optic link via a cable to China to allow the establishment of an online lottery.
Irish Times (2002)They cannot blame some amorphous establishment for what they have done to themselves.
Glasgow Herald (2001)I couldn't quite believe the way the establishment was opening itself up to me in this way.
, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)