Meaning & use
establishment
An organization, business, or institution, or the act of setting one up; also, the group holding power and influence in a society.
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The restaurant is a well-respected establishment known for its seafood.
Many young activists saw themselves as challenging the political establishment.
A note on using this word
Capitalized or used with 'the,' establishment often refers to the group of people who traditionally hold power in a society or field.
Words with a similar meaning
institutionorganization
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