Establishment

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ · noun

Meaning

The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
2. The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
3. That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
4. The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.
5. The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).
6. (Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.

Example Sentences

Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.

The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.

The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.

exposing the shabby parts of the establishment

It was clear that they viewed the British establishment as qualitatively different from the French establishment.

It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.

But there is also real opposition to Nato expansion - and even to Nato's continued existence after the Cold War. This is a view shared by a very large part of Russia's military and foreign affairs establishment.

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