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establishment
noun es·tab·lish·ment \i-ˈsta-blish-mənt\
Definition of ESTABLISHMENT
1
: something established: as a : a settled arrangement; especially : a code of laws b : established church c : a permanent civil or military organization d : a place of business or residence with its furnishings and staff e : a public or private institution
2
: an established order of society: as a often capitalized : a group of social, economic, and political leaders who form a ruling class (as of a nation) b often capitalized : a controlling group <the literary establishment>
3
a : the act of establishing b : the state of being established
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First Known Use of ESTABLISHMENT
15th century
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ESTABLISHMENT Defined for Kids
establishment
noun es·tab·lish·ment \i-ˈsta-blish-mənt\
Definition of ESTABLISHMENT for Kids
1
: the act of founding or of proving
2
: a place where people live or do business
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