Meaning
The term "establishment" refers to a structured organization or institution, often characterized by its enduring influence and authority within a particular field or society, encompassing both the physical infrastructure and the governing bodies that upho
💡 While "establishment" can denote a specific organization, it is often used in contexts that imply a broader system of power or control, particularly in political discourse; caution should be exercised to avoid conflating it with individual entities.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
I
returned
to
the
small
coffee
establishment
where
I
had
spent
many
afternoons
studying
,
and
nothing
felt
rushed
despite
the
lunchtime
crowd
.
The
proprietor
greeted
me
by
name
,
a
sign
that
the
place
had
kept
its
friendly
,
almost
familial
atmosphere
through
years
of
steady
trade
.
Wooden
tables
had
been
refinished
and
a
new
shelf
of
local
magazines
suggested
a
quiet
attempt
to
modernize
without
losing
character
.
As
I
sipped
my
coffee
,
I
watched
the
regular
clientele
exchange
news
in
low
voices
,
which
made
the
room
feel
reassuringly
familiar
rather
than
intrusive
.
Leaving
,
I
felt
that
places
like
this
survive
because
they
balance
subtle
change
with
respect
for
the
routines
that
made
them
trusted
by
the
community
.
Common Phrases
political establishment
social establishment
establishment clause
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