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Establishment

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

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📖 Definitions of "Establishment"

noun

1
The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
"Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."
2
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
"The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."
3
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.
"Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment."
4
(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
"It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done."

🔄 Synonyms of "Establishment"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
organizationnoun	(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
brassnoun	(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
governancenoun	The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
validationnoun	The act of validating something.
institutionnoun	A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
formationnoun	The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
organisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English and Australian standard spelling of organization.
ecesisnoun	(ecology) The process of the successful establishment of a plant or animal species in a habitat that was barren previously or was left barren due to some catastrophe.
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
constitutionnoun	(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Establishment"

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Word	Definition
institutionnoun	A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
governancenoun	The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
constitutionnoun	(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
organisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English and Australian standard spelling of organization.
organizationnoun	(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
formationnoun	The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
validationnoun	The act of validating something.
brassnoun	(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
ecesisnoun	(ecology) The process of the successful establishment of a plant or animal species in a habitat that was barren previously or was left barren due to some catastrophe.
institutionalizationnoun	The process of establishing a practice as a norm.
institutionalisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English and Ireland standard spelling of institutionalization.
institutionalnoun	Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution.
institutenoun	An organization founded to promote a cause
incorporationnoun	The act of incorporating, or the state of being incorporated.
appointmentnoun	An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.
conveningnoun	An assembly; a meeting.
companynoun	(law) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
developed	(said of a country) wealthy and industrialized; not third-world.
inaugurationnoun	The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.