establishment

• Sustantivo que designa una organización, institución, empresa o lugar de residencia, así como el acto de fundar o establecer algo.

A noun referring to an organization, institution, business, or place of residence, or the act of setting something up.

1. Business or organizationB1formal

   A business, institution, or organization, such as a shop, restaurant, or company.

   Establecimiento comercial o empresa

   • The new establishment on Main Street sells organic food.
   • This establishment has been serving customers for over 50 years.
   • The government inspected several local establishments for safety compliance.

   Sinónimosbusinesscompanyconcernenterprisefirminstitutionoperationorganizationoutfitplace

2. Act of foundingB2formal

   The act of starting or creating something, such as an organization, system, or institution.

   Establecimiento, fundación

   • The establishment of the United Nations took place in 1945.
   • The establishment of new policies required extensive debate.
   • The establishment of the company was celebrated with a grand opening.

   Sinónimosconstitutioncreationformationfoundationinceptioninstitution

   Antónimosabolitiondisestablishmentdissolutiontermination

3. The ruling classB2formal

   The group of people in a society who have power and influence, often seen as traditional or conservative.

   La clase dirigente

   • The political establishment opposed the new reforms.
   • He was seen as an outsider challenging the establishment.
   • The establishment often resists rapid social change.

   Sinónimoseliteold guardruling classstatus quosystem

   Antónimoscountercultureunderclass