Establishment (noun):Meaning:
- The act of establishing or setting up something, often an organization, institution, or system.
- An organization, business, or institution that has been established and is functioning, usually with a specific purpose.
Examples:
- The establishment of the new school brought excitement to the community.
- This restaurant has been a part of the local establishment for over three decades.
- The government has plans for the establishment of a new national park.
Synonyms:Institution, organization, foundation, established organization, corporation, enterprise, company, firm, institutionalization.
Antonyms:Dissolution, disbandment, closure, termination, dismantling.
Collocations:
- Government establishment: She works at a government establishment that focuses on environmental policies.
- Educational establishment: The university is a prestigious educational establishment known for its research programs.
- Cultural establishment: The theater is a key cultural establishment in the city, showcasing a variety of performances.
Idioms:
- The powers that be: Decisions about funding for the library are made by the powers that be.
Expressions:
- Establishment figure: He is seen as an establishment figure in the political landscape.
Phrases:
- Place of establishment: The company's place of establishment is listed on its official documents.
Word Family:
- Establish (verb): The company was established in 1995.
- Establisher (noun): The establisher of the organization was recognized for their contributions.
- Establishing (adjective): The establishing process took several months to complete.
- Unestablished (adjective): The new business is still unestablished in the industry.