Synonyms for

Establishment

Verb / ɪˈstæblɪʃmʌnt / Another word for establishment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of establishing or creating something; a group of people or organizations that have a common purpose, especially in politics or business.

Synonyms & similar words

institution governance validation brass organization organisation governingbody constitution formation ecesis administration organization institution company corporation foundation association society club guild league coalition confederation federation union government administration regime authority system structure

Synonyms by register

Formal

institution organization foundation corporation

Informal

outfit outpost outfit outpost

Literary

bastion citadel stronghold

Antonyms

disruption abolition dissolution dismantling overthrow undoing

Common collocations

  • established church
  • established order
  • established practice
  • established fact
  • establish a business
  • establish a record
  • establish a reputation
  • establish a precedent

Word family

noun establishment
verb establish
adjective established
adverb establishedly

Usage note

Can refer to an institution, a place of business, or a group of people in power. The latter sense can carry a negative connotation of being resistant to change.

Example sentences

  1. The establishment of a new business requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
  2. The political establishment has been criticized for its lack of action on climate change.
  3. The establishment of the United States was a long and difficult process.
  4. The establishment of a new government in the country is expected to bring positive changes.
  5. The establishment of a new hospital in the area has been a great help to the local community.

Quotes

  • The establishment of a republic... means insurrectionary war... It is a second species of civil war.
  • The establishment of democracy... is a political act of faith.
  • The establishment of Christianity... has been the greatest event in world history.

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