Establishment: meaning, definitions and examples

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establishment

 

[ ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The act of setting up something, such as a business, organization, or system.

Synonyms

creation, formation, foundation

Examples of usage

  • The establishment of a new company was a long and complicated process.
  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was a significant milestone.
Context #2 | Noun

government

The existing political power structure, especially a conservative or entrenched one.

Synonyms

authority, elite, ruling class

Examples of usage

  • The establishment is resistant to change and reform.
  • The candidate promised to shake up the establishment if elected.

Translations

Translations of the word "establishment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estabelecimento

🇮🇳 प्रतिष्ठान

🇩🇪 Einrichtung

🇮🇩 pendirian

🇺🇦 установа

🇵🇱 zakład

🇯🇵 設立 (せつりつ)

🇫🇷 établissement

🇪🇸 establecimiento

🇹🇷 kuruluş

🇰🇷 설립 (설립)

🇸🇦 مؤسسة

🇨🇿 zařízení

🇸🇰 zariadenie

🇨🇳 机构

🇸🇮 ustanovitev

🇮🇸 stofnun

🇰🇿 мекеме

🇬🇪 დაწესებულება

🇦🇿 müəssisə

🇲🇽 establecimiento

Etymology

The word 'establishment' originated in the late 15th century, derived from the Old French word 'establissement', meaning 'act of settling'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to founding, organization, and political power structures.

See also: establishable, established, establisher, establishers, establishing, reestablish, reestablishment, unestablished.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,466, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.