es·tab·lish·ment
[ih-stab-lish-muhnt] Show IPA
noun
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( often initial capital letter ) the existing power structure insociety; the dominant groups in society and their customs orinstitutions; institutional authority (usually preceded by the ):The Establishment believes exploring outer space is worth any taxmoney spent.
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( often initial capital letter ) the dominant group in a field ofendeavor, organization, etc. (usually preceded by the ): theliterary Establishment.
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