establishment

Plural: establishments

Noun

• the act of forming or establishing something
  • "it was the establishment of his reputation"
• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
  • "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
• a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
• any large organization
• (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
• the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
• The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
• The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
• 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.
• The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.
• The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).
• The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.

Examples

• exposing the shabby parts of the establishment
• It was clear that they viewed the British establishment as qualitatively different from the French establishment.
• It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.
• Not all Anglicans have supported establishment.
• Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.
• Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.
• The cancer department has an establishment of 10 doctors and 30 nurses.
• The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

Synonyms

administration, brass, constitution, ecesis, formation, governance, governing body, institution, organisation, organization, validation, foundation

Antonyms

abolition, disestablishment

Related Words

antidisestablishmentarianism, powers that be