Dictionary entries for 'establishment'

Synonyms

es·tab·lish·ment (ĭ-stăb́lĭsh-mənt)

noun

1. The act of establishing.
2. The condition or fact of being established.
Something established, as:
1. An arranged order or system, especially a legal code.
2. A permanent civil, political, or military organization.
3. An established church.
4. A place of residence or business with its possessions and staff.
5. A public or private institution, such as a hospital or school.
An established social order, as:
1. A group of people holding most of the power and influence in a government or society. Often used with the.
2. A controlling group in a given field of activity. Often used with the.