American Dictionary
Definition establishment in American English
establishment
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
1
an institution, organization, or business
Example
There are many eating establishments nearby.
Synonyms and related words
2
the most important and powerful people in a country, who are often thought of as being conservative and wanting to preserve their own power and influence
2.1
used for referring to powerful people in a particular profession or section of society
3
the process of starting or creating something such as an organization
Example
Davis proposed the establishment of a committee with investigative powers.
