establishment


Definition: Meaning of, establishment in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈstablɪʃm(ə)nt;ɛˈstablɪʃm(ə)nt /

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establishment establishments
  1. [countable] formal an organization or institution, especially a business, shop etc
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  2. the establishment the group of people in a society or profession who have a lot of power and influence and are often opposed to any kind of change or new ideas
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  3. [uncountable] the act of starting an organization, relationship, or system
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establishment used in phrases

  • Communications Security Establishment (noun)
    1. canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies
  • business establishment (noun)
    1. a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc. an establishment where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered
  • mercantile establishment (noun)
    1. a place of business for retailing goods
  • re-establishment (noun)
    1. restoration to a previous state
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