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Old French establissement, (Modern French établissement) from the verb establir.

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establishment (plural establishments)
  1. The act 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. (slang) The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Sometimes capitalized: the Establishment.
    It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.

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[show ▼]the act of establishing
[show ▼]the state of being established
[show ▼]that which is established
[show ▼]slang: the ruling class or authority group
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establishment
  1. (informal) establishment (ruling class)

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[show ▼]Declension of establishment (type risti)

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es·tab·lish·ment

  [ih-stab-lish-muhnt]  Show IPA
noun
1.
the act or an instance of establishing.
2.
the state or fact of being established.
3.
something established; a constituted order or system.
4.
( 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.
5.
( often initial capital letter  ) the dominant group in a field ofendeavor, organization, etc. (usually preceded by the  ): theliterary Establishment.
Origin: 
1475–85; 1920–25 for def 4; establish + -ment

Related forms
non·es·tab·lish·ment, noun, adjective
re·es·tab·lish·ment, noun
su·per·es·tab·lish·ment, noun
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establishment  (ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
— n
1.the act of establishing or state of being established
2.a. a business organization or other large institution
 b. the place where a business is carried on
3.the staff and equipment of a commercial or other organization
4.the approved size, composition, and equipment of a military unit,government department, business division, etc, as formallypromulgated
5.any large organization, institution, or system
6.a household or place of residence
7.a body of employees or servants
8.( modifier ) belonging to or characteristic of the Establishment;orthodox or conservative: the establishment view of history
Establishment  (ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
— n
the Establishment  a group or class of people having institutionalauthority within a society, esp those who control the civil service,the government, the armed forces, and the Church: usuallyidentified with a conservative outlook
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can·vass  (knvs)
v. can·vassed, can·vass·ing, can·vass·es
v.tr.
1. To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize: "The evidence had been repeatedly canvassed in American courts" (Anthony Lewis).
2.
a. To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders.
b. To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.
v.intr.
1. To make a thorough examination or conduct a detailed discussion.
2. To solicit voters, orders, or opinions.
n.
1. An examination or discussion.
2. A solicitation of votes or orders.
3. A survey of public opinion.
[From obsolete canvass, to toss in a canvas sheet as punishment, from canvas.]
canvass·er n.
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Noun1.canvasser - a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votescanvasser - a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
solicitor
fundraiser - someone who solicits financial contributions
petitioner, requester, suppliant, supplicant - one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors"
2.canvasser - someone who examines votes at an election
scrutineer
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
examiner, inspector - an investigator who observes carefully; "the examiner searched for clues"
3.canvasser - someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; "a pollster conducts public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads"
headcounter, poll taker, pollster
asker, enquirer, inquirer, querier, questioner - someone who asks a question
4.canvasser - a person who takes or counts votes
vote counter, teller - an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly)
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