establishment

es·tab·lish·ment

noun \i-ˈsta-blish-mənt\

Definition of ESTABLISHMENT

1

: something established: as a : a settled arrangement; especially : a code of laws b : established church c : a permanent civil or military organization d : a place of business or residence with its furnishings and staff e : a public or private institution

2

: an established order of society: as a often capitalized : a group of social, economic, and political leaders who form a ruling class (as of a nation) b often capitalized : a controlling group <the literary establishment>

3

a : the act of establishing b : the state of being established

Examples of ESTABLISHMENT

1. the establishment of a business
2. the establishment of a scientific fact
3. His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.

First Known Use of ESTABLISHMENT

15th century

Related to ESTABLISHMENT

Synonyms: place, joint, parlor, salon

Related Words: spot, station; facility, installation; club, house; den, dive, hole

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite