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Establishment Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：a business or organization (establishment)
establishment
/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
n.
An organization or a business, like a company, school, or restaurant.
a business or organization
➕
/ə ˈbɪznəs ɔːr ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
n.
An organization or institution, especially a business, that has been set up to provide goods or services.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable) + '-ment', forming a noun for something set up.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a stable being set up: 'establish' + 'ment' = a firm structure that stays put.
📖 Example
The new shopping mall features a high-end dining establishment that has quickly become the talk of the town.
The new shopping mall features a high-end dining establishment that has quickly become the talk of the town.
🔗 Collocations
dining establishment – A restaurant or place where meals are served
educational establishment – A school, college, or university
commercial establishment – A business that sells goods or services
🔄 Synonyms
institution (n.) – An established organization, especially one with a public or social purpose
organization (n.) – A group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or charity
company (n.) – A commercial business
🚫 Antonyms
disestablishment (n.) – The act of ending an established system or institution
🌱 Derivatives
establish (v.) – To set up or create something on a stable basis
established (adj.) – Having been set up and recognized for a long time
disestablishment (n.) – The process of ending the official status of an institution
📖 Cultural Story
Entered English via Old French 'establissement' in the 14th century, originally meaning 'act of establishing'. Today, it often refers to businesses or the ruling class ('the Establishment').
Meaning 2：the act of founding (establishment)
establishment
/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
n.
The process or act of starting something, like an organization, a system, or a set of rules.
the act of founding
➕
/ði ækt əv ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
n.
The process or action of setting up something like an organization, system, or set of rules.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The establishment of the new environmental protection group was celebrated with an online webinar.
The establishment of the new environmental protection group was celebrated with an online webinar.
🔗 Collocations
establishment of a committee – The act of creating a committee to handle a specific task
establishment of a rule – The process of officially introducing a regulation
establishment of diplomatic relations – The formal beginning of official ties between countries
🔄 Synonyms
foundation (n.) – The act of starting an institution or organization
creation (n.) – The action of bringing something into existence
institution (n.) – The act of setting up something, or the thing that is set up
🚫 Antonyms
abolition (n.) – The act of officially ending a system, practice, or institution
dissolution (n.) – The act of breaking up or terminating an organization or assembly
🌱 Derivatives
establish (v.) – To set up or create something on a stable basis
established (adj.) – Having been set up and recognized for a long time
disestablish (v.) – To remove an institution from its official status
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