establishment

Word Origin & History

late 15c., "settled arrangement," also "income, property," from establish + -ment. Meaning "established church" is from 1731; Sense of "place of business" is from 1832. Meaning "social matrix of ruling people and institutions" is attested occasionally from 1923, current use from 1955.

Example Sentences forestablishment

We should encourage the establishment of American steamship lines.

But there, as well as in the House, the Irish Establishment was doomed.

There was no such person connected with their establishment.

Her establishment was not only diminished, but her servants reduced to half-pay.

Mrs. Hallam was waiting and watching for some one to enter or to leave that establishment.

A few of these took affable possession of the establishment.

Another drawback on the Whitechapel establishment, is the absence of beer.

He has been pre-eminent in the establishment and development of institutions.

The Vengeance assisted in the conversation, like a regular member of the establishment.

Mr. Stone aided in the establishment of several manufactories at this point.

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