establishment
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[edit] Etymology
Old French establissement, (Modern French établissement) from the verb establir.
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[edit] Noun
establishment (plural establishments)
- The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
- Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.
- The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
- The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.
- 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.
- Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.
- Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment.
- (slang) The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Sometimes capitalized: the Establishment.
- It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.
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the act of establishing
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the state of being established
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that which is established
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slang: the ruling class or authority group
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[edit] Finnish
[edit] Noun
establishment
- (informal) The establishment (ruling class)
[edit] Declension
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Declension of establishment (type risti)
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