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Establishment

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/"]/

Meaning of Establishment

an organization, a large institution or a hotel

In simple words: A place or organization set up for a specific purpose.

Establishment in a sentence

• The establishment of the new museum took several years of planning and construction.
• After the establishment of the treaty, both countries began to cooperate more closely.
• The political establishment resisted the reforms proposed by the new government.
• Many young entrepreneurs challenge the traditional establishment to bring innovation to the market.
• He owns an establishment that serves Italian cuisine downtown.
• The restaurant is a popular establishment known for its friendly atmosphere.
• The establishment of clear rules helped the team perform better during the project.
• Many social movements work to reform or dismantle the existing establishment.

How to use Establishment

Use 'establishment' when referring to a business, institution, or system. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but may sound more formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'establish', then add 'ment'—imagine a place you establish.

Related words

Collocations with Establishment

• drinking
• eating
• licensed
• mainstream
• academic
• art
• offend
• challenge
• formal
• gradual
• rapid
• advocate
• call for
• propose
• with the establishment of

Synonyms for Establishment

• institution
• organization
• business
• company
• firm

Opposites of Establishment

• closure
• disbandment
• dissolution

Common mistakes with Establishment

• Confusing 'establishment' with 'establish' - they have different meanings.
• Using 'establishment' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Mispronouncing the word, particularly the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Establishment

What does Establishment mean?

A place or organization set up for a specific purpose.

What is the definition of Establishment?

an organization, a large institution or a hotel

How do you use Establishment in a sentence?

The establishment of the new museum took several years of planning and construction.

Can you give another example of Establishment?

After the establishment of the treaty, both countries began to cooperate more closely.

What are synonyms for Establishment?

Common alternatives include institution, organization, business, company, firm.

What is the opposite of Establishment?

Opposite meanings include closure, disbandment, dissolution.

What words go with Establishment?

It commonly pairs with drinking, eating, licensed, mainstream, academic, art, offend, challenge, formal, gradual, rapid, advocate, call for, propose, with the establishment of.

What are common mistakes when using Establishment?

Confusing 'establishment' with 'establish' - they have different meanings. Using 'establishment' as a verb instead of a noun. Mispronouncing the word, particularly the second syllable.

How do you pronounce Establishment?

US: /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Establishment?

Use 'establishment' when referring to a business, institution, or system. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but may sound more formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Establishment?

"Establishment" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.