the establishment

noun

: the part of a particular group that has power or control

His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.

the medical establishment

Examples of the establishment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Restaurants and grocers can’t operate without at least one three-compartment sink — wash, rinse, sanitize — in the establishment. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Among the highlights of the latest quarter was the establishment of a denim design and marketing hub in Amsterdam, aimed at strengthening customer engagement and supporting future growth opportunities in the European market. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Matt Tarses, Jamie’s brother who is a prominent writer-producer, said the establishment of the fund was a fitting tribute to his sister. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

The coalition battled the establishment wings of both parties. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the establishment

• disestablishment
• reestablishment