establishment
noun
es·tab·lish·ment i-ˈsta-blish-mənt 
1
: something established: such as
a
: a settled arrangement
especially : a code of laws
b
: established church
c
: a permanent civil or military organization
d
: a place of business or residence with its furnishings and staff
e
: a public or private institution
2
: an established order of society: such as
a
often capitalized : a group of social, economic, and political leaders who form a ruling class (as of a nation)
b
often capitalized : a controlling group
the literary establishment
3
a
: the act of establishing
b
: the state of being established
Synonyms
- joint
- parlor
- place
- salon
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Example Sentences
the establishment of a business the establishment of a scientific fact His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.
Recent Examples on the Web The establishment of the ISA will be transformative in helping address this void. 
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 The establishment of Ineichen’s Geneva office is surely a sign of the company’s commitment to making the most of every minute. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The relationship that Marty’s has with the Brookfield community is something the establishment is proud of and doesn’t take lightly. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 By day, this establishment is Crema, an espresso bar. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2022 Although the establishment of formal diplomatic ties is not likely, the trip could lay the groundwork for what would be a historic rapprochement. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 The recent establishment of a Short Term Rental Task Force within our Police Department is another excellent step. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2022 The Republican establishment was quick to embrace Moms for Liberty. Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 31 May 2022 While the establishment is eager to take advantage of the base’s energy and outrage over 2020, some are wary of being associated with — or held accountable for — some of the more extreme people in the movement. New York Times, 30 May 2022 See More
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 The establishment of Ineichen’s Geneva office is surely a sign of the company’s commitment to making the most of every minute. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The relationship that Marty’s has with the Brookfield community is something the establishment is proud of and doesn’t take lightly. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 By day, this establishment is Crema, an espresso bar. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2022 Although the establishment of formal diplomatic ties is not likely, the trip could lay the groundwork for what would be a historic rapprochement. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 The recent establishment of a Short Term Rental Task Force within our Police Department is another excellent step. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2022 The Republican establishment was quick to embrace Moms for Liberty. Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 31 May 2022 While the establishment is eager to take advantage of the base’s energy and outrage over 2020, some are wary of being associated with — or held accountable for — some of the more extreme people in the movement. New York Times, 30 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing establishment
Kids Definition
establishment
noun
es·tab·lish·ment i-ˈsta-blish-mənt
1
: the act of founding or of proving
2
: a place where people live or do business
Legal Definition
establishment
noun
es·tab·lish·ment
1
: something established: as
a
: a church recognized by law as the official church of a nation or state and supported by civil authority
b
: a permanent civil or military organization
c
: a place of residence or especially business with its furnishings and staff
2
a
: an act of establishing
b
: the state of being established
establishments
noun
1
as in places
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business one of the best dining establishments in the city Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- places
- facilities
- parlors
- salons
- joints
- houses
- stations
- clubs
- installations
- spots
- dens
- dives
- holes
2
as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom Synonyms & Similar Words
- companies
- firms
- enterprises
- houses
- businesses
- interests
- corporations
- associations
- agencies
- concerns
- outfits
- outlets
- conglomerates
- dealers
- chains
- multinationals
- cartels
- trusts
- syndicates
- combines
- microenterprises
3
as in institutions
a public organization with a particular purpose or function the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board Synonyms & Similar Words
- institutions
- institutes
- groups
- foundations
- charities
- corporations
- enterprises
- collectives
- philanthropies
- bodies
- think tanks
4
as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments Synonyms & Similar Words
- facilities
- institutions
- institutes
- installations
- buildings
- complexes
- companies
- edifices
- businesses
- concerns
- outfits