establishment

Plural

establishments

1. 1.The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

   • Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.
   • The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.

2. 2.The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

   • The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

3. 3.That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.

   • Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.

4. 4.The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.

   • It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.
   • It was clear that they viewed the British establishment as qualitatively different from the French establishment.

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Synonyms

• constitution
• formation
• organization

Word family

• establish