Establishment
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of forming something
"The constitution of a PTA group last year"
"It was the establishment of his reputation"
"He still remembers the organization of the club"
(2) A public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
(3) The cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
(4) An organization founded and united for a specific purpose
(5) Any large organization
(6) The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
"He claims that the present administration is corrupt"
"The governance of an association is responsible to its members"
"He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
(7) (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
WiktionaryText
Noun
- 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.
- The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
- The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.
- 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.
- Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.
- Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment.
- The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.
- It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.