establishment
noun
es·tab·lish·ment
i-ˈsta-blish-mənt
1
: something established: such as
a
: a settled arrangement
especially
: a code of laws
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: such as
a
often Establishment
: a group of social, economic, and political leaders who form a ruling class (as of a nation)
b
often Establishment
: a controlling group
the literary establishment
3
a
: the act of establishing
b
: the state of being established
Cite this Entry
“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/establishment. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
