establishment

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
noun
  1. A business, organization, or institution, such as a shop, restaurant, or school.
    • She works for a large financial establishment in the city.
    • The establishment has a strict dress code for its employees.
    • The new coffee shop is a popular establishment in the neighborhood.
  2. The act of creating or setting up something, such as a system, organization, or rule.
    • They celebrated the establishment of the scholarship fund.
    • The establishment of diplomatic relations improved trade between the countries.
    • The establishment of the new park took over two years.
  3. The group of people who have power and influence in a society, often seen as traditional or resistant to change.
    • Many artists feel that the establishment does not understand modern art.
    • The establishment opposed the new law because it threatened their interests.
    • The young politician promised to challenge the establishment.
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