establishment
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/
Frequency: 4.42 in modern English
Meaning
noun
The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
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.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.
Countable; Uncountable
name
Any particular establishment (ruling class) that is construed as the sole one within a given context (such as a specific country).
Example Sentences
- "Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."
- "The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same."
- "The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."
- "Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food."
- "exposing the shabby parts of the establishment"
- "It was clear that they viewed the British establishment as qualitatively different from the French establishment."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *establishment, establissement
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/
- British English: /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/