establishment

CEFRB2

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    An organization, business, or place that has been created.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    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.

Examples

  • The reformers were subject to every attack from the Establishment.

  • This establishment attracts a clientele of both tourists and businessmen.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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5
Parts of speech
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Citations
5
Synonyms
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

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

  3. The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.

More examples

In context

  • 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 firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English *establishment, stablishment, stablisshement, from Old French establissement (Modern French établissement), from the verb establir. Equivalent to establish + -ment.