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establishmenta business organization, public institution, or household

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a business organization, public institution, or household

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

Example Sentences

  • The coffee establishment served the worst latte I've ever tasted - it was basically hot milk with a coffee flavor rumor.
  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was a historic moment.
  • My grandmother's restaurant became the most popular establishment in town, mainly because she threatened to pinch anyone who didn't finish their meal.

establishment

NOUN

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/]

a business organization, public institution, or household

The establishment of the family bakery brought new life to the hometown.
💡 Concept

The establishment of the family bakery brought new life to the hometown.

The establishment of the new research center attracted talented scientists. (Build + Foundation = Establish.)
🧠 Mnemonic

The establishment of the new research center attracted talented scientists. (Build + Foundation = Establish.)

The establishment of the company led to its development and many achievements.
🎵 Rhyme

The establishment of the company led to its development and many achievements.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootestablish
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Old French 'establissement', derived from Latin 'stabilire' meaning 'to make firm or stable'. The word entered English through Norman French after 1066.

Breakdown

establish (from Old French 'establir', meaning to make stable) + -ment (suffix forming nouns indicating action, process, or result) = establishment

🎵Rhyme

ishmentishment
ishment
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🔗Collocations

educational establishment
business establishment
medical establishment
establishment of rules
the political establishment
anti-establishment movement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The coffee establishment served the worst latte I've ever tasted - it was basically hot milk with a coffee flavor rumor.

The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was a historic moment.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's restaurant became the most popular establishment in town, mainly because she threatened to pinch anyone who didn't finish their meal.

The financial establishment controls much of the country's economic policy.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

institutionorganizationfacilityenterpriseconcern

Antonyms

dissolutiondestructionabolition

Related

establishfoundationcorporationcompanyagency

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