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
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Taiza Kujo is an attorney who specializes in cases the establishment won't touch, including those involving the yakuza.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Critics like López-Owens see it as a prime example of how the establishment discourages new voices from getting involved.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Five years ago, Governor Spencer Cox set in motion the establishment of Utah’s Office of Professional Licensing Review in Utah.
—Edward Timmons, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Taiza Kujo is an attorney who specializes in cases the establishment won't touch, including those involving the yakuza.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Critics like López-Owens see it as a prime example of how the establishment discourages new voices from getting involved.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Five years ago, Governor Spencer Cox set in motion the establishment of Utah’s Office of Professional Licensing Review in Utah.
—Edward Timmons, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the establishment
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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