noun

establishment

establishment, institution, organisation, founding

The establishment of the new park was celebrated.

The establishment of the new park was celebrated.

This is a fine dining establishment.

This is a fine dining establishment.

He was against the political establishment.

He was against the political establishment.

the establishment of ((sth.)) the act of starting or creating (sth.) The establishment of the new park was celebrated.

a/an ((adjective)) establishment a business or organisation This is a fine dining establishment.

Synonyms: institution, organisation, foundation

From the verb 'establish' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Establish' comes from Latin 'stabilire' (to make stable).

The suffix '-ment' often indicates a result or process. So, the result of 'establishing' is an 'establishment'.

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