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establishment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of establishment

1 a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business

  • one of the best dining establishments in the city
Synonyms of establishment

joint, parlor, place, salon
Words Related to establishment

spot, station

facility, installation

club, house

den, dive, hole

2 a commercial or industrial activity or organization

  • new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
Synonyms of establishment

business, company, concern, enterprise, firm, house, interest, outfit
Words Related to establishment

conglomerate, corporation, multinational

association, cartel, chain, combine, syndicate, trust

agency, dealer, outlet

microenterprise

3 a public organization with a particular purpose or function

  • the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
Synonyms of establishment

foundation, institute, institution
Words Related to establishment

body, collective, group

corporation, enterprise

charity, philanthropy

think tank

4 a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose

  • the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments
Synonyms of establishment

complex, facility, installation
Words Related to establishment

building, edifice

institute, institution

business, company, concern, outfit

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