establishment
2 antonyms and opposites of establishment, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A business, organization, or institution, especially one with a physical location.
Antonyms
How to use establishment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French establissement, built on establir — see "establish."
Full origin of establishment →Frequently asked questions
What does “establishment” mean?
The word “establishment” means a business, organization, or institution, especially one with a physical location. In plain terms, either a business/institution, the act of setting one up, or (capitalized in meaning) the powerful insiders who run things.
How do you pronounce “establishment”?
“Establishment” is pronounced ih-STAB-lihsh-muhnt (/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “establishment” in a sentence?
Here is “establishment” used in a sentence: “The restaurant is a well-known establishment on the high street.”
What is the opposite of “establishment”?
The opposite of “establishment” — its antonyms — are abolition and disestablishment.
What part of speech is “establishment”?
“Establishment” is a noun.
Where does the word “establishment” come from?
The word “establishment” comes from Old French. From Old French establissement, built on establir — see "establish.".
Is “establishment” a common word?
“Establishment” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “establishment” have?
“Establishment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a business, organization, or institution, especially one with a physical location.
What is an example of an establishment?
Any business or institution with premises: a restaurant, café, shop, hotel, bank, hospital, or school. You'll see phrases like "a fine dining establishment" or "a licensed establishment." The word stresses that there's an organized operation, usually running from a physical location.
What does "the Establishment" mean?
With a capital E, "the Establishment" refers to the powerful, long-standing group of people and institutions that hold authority in society — in politics, business, media, and tradition — and tend to defend the existing order. It's often used critically to describe those who resist change.
What is the difference between an establishment and a business?
They overlap, and "establishment" often simply means a business. The nuance is that "establishment" emphasizes a set-up operation with a physical location — a venue you can walk into — while "business" is broader and can include online-only or one-person ventures with no premises at all.
What are the different meanings of "establishment"?
Three main ones: a business or institution with premises, as in a dining establishment; the act of setting something up, as in the establishment of a new law; and "the Establishment," meaning the powerful groups that run society. Context makes clear which sense is intended.