Word: Establishment

Pronunciation

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) The act or process of establishing something, particularly a system, organization, or institution that has been set up on a permanent basis. It can also refer to the people or organizations that have authority or power in a particular sphere or field. For instance, the political establishment, the scientific establishment, or a business establishment.

Example Sentence:

• The new restaurant is part of a chain with a strong establishment across the country.
• The political establishment often resists change.

Phrases:

• Establishment figure: a person who holds a significant position within a recognized group, organization, or system.
• Challenge the establishment: to question or oppose the status quo or the conventional ways of doing things.
• The old boys’ club: a colloquialism referring to the entrenched establishment of predominantly male decision-makers in certain fields or institutions.

Example Sentences

• The school prides itself on its academic establishment and high standards.
• After years of hard work, she finally gained recognition from the art establishment.

Synonyms

• Institution
• System
• Organization
• Infrastructure
• Arrangement
• Foundation
• Set-up
• Establishmentarianism (referring to the ideology supporting established institutions)

Note: While “establishment” doesn’t have verb or adjective uses like “hello,” it can be used metaphorically in various contexts, such as when discussing the establishment of rules, theories, or facts.