establishment

word

/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃmənt/
i-STAB-lish-muhnt
/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
i-STAB-lish-muhnt

Definition

An 'establishment' can mean a business, organization, or building, or the group in society with power and influence. It can also refer to the act of founding something.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or academic contexts. In politics, 'the Establishment' refers to the dominant group with societal power ('challenge the Establishment'). Common collocations: 'business establishment,' 'date of establishment.' Can also mean a specific place, like a restaurant.

Example Sentences

This building is a famous establishment in town.

basic

You can't smoke inside this establishment.

natural

Many people distrust the political establishment.

natural

After the establishment closed, the street became much quieter.

natural

She works at a new establishment near the park.

basic

The establishment of the company was in 1999.

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