Word
establishment
Phoneticses·tab·lish·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃmənt/
UK/ɪstˈæblɪʃmənt/
Definitions
01a business or organization
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a place of business, a shop, or an organization.
n. a place of business, residence, or public institution; often used to refer to a commercial or educational entity.
“The new coffee establishment on the corner is already very popular.”
“The city council granted a license to the new educational establishment, provided they met the strict safety requirements for the historic building.”
Synonyms
02the ruling class
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the powerful people in a society who control things and do not like change.
n. the social, economic, and political elite that holds power and influence in a country, typically viewed as resistant to change.
Español:establishment
“The young protesters were angry at the establishment for ignoring their concerns.”
“The candidate ran a campaign based on challenging the political establishment, promising to disrupt the traditional power structures of the capital.”
Usage
Usually used with 'the' as 'the Establishment'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03the act of starting something
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of starting or creating something like a law, a company, or a system.
n. the act or process of founding, instituting, or creating something intended to be permanent.
“The establishment of the new park took several years of planning.”
“The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations was seen as a major breakthrough for regional stability.”
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Antonyms
04staffing levels
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Formal · Technical
n. the number of people who are supposed to work in a specific department.
n. the fixed number of personnel or staff required to operate an organization or department effectively.
“The hospital is currently working with a staff below its full establishment.”
“The department was granted a temporary increase in its establishment to handle the surge in administrative work following the merger.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “establishment” in context.
Verb
01. challenge the establishment
“The young senator built her entire campaign on a promise to challenge the establishment.”
verb + noun
02. rebel against the establishment
“In the 1960s, many students began to rebel against the establishment and its traditional values.”
verb + prep + noun
03. threaten the establishment
“New digital currencies are beginning to threaten the financial establishment's control over the economy.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. political establishment
“The political establishment was shocked by the unexpected results of the primary election.”
adj + noun
05. entrenched establishment
“Activists argue that the entrenched establishment prevents any meaningful social reform.”
adj + noun
06. scientific establishment
“It took decades for his theories to be accepted by the conservative scientific establishment.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. critic of the establishment
“As a lifelong critic of the establishment, the journalist often exposed government corruption.”
noun + of + noun
08. member of the establishment
“Despite his radical rhetoric, he was seen by many as a typical member of the establishment.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
09. within the establishment
“There is growing pressure for change from both the public and from within the establishment itself.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Farage framed the by-election as a "people versus the establishment" showdown, saying the "people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions".” “On his own land in Area B, Mayor Khourieh has watched a settler take over his vineyard and its well over the past month, following the establishment of a settler outpost nearby.” “That sort of thing can kill a career, but Austen went on to rise above it, even if it took until the 1940s before the literary establishment caught up with her glory.” “Brown’s point is less that every politician on his list was born privileged than that advancement often depends on acquiring the educational and cultural credentials prized by the establishment.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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