establishment
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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.
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You can't smoke inside this establishment.
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Many people distrust the political establishment.
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After the establishment closed, the street became much quieter.
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She works at a new establishment near the park.
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The establishment of the company was in 1999.
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