Definition of "establishment" in Anglais

noun

1. The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

   • Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.

2. The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

   • The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

3. That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.

   • Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food.
   • exposing the shabby parts of the establishment

4. The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.

   • It was clear that they viewed the British establishment as qualitatively different from the French establishment.
   • It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.

5. The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).

   • The cancer department has an establishment of 10 doctors and 30 nurses.

6. (Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.

   • Not all Anglicans have supported establishment.