Establishment Definition

establishment
noun
  1. the act of forming or establishing something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club"
  2. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
  3. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
  4. a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
  5. any large organization
  6. (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
  7. the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

"Establishment" in song lyrics

See how establishment is used in real songs:

  • "Seven down for my next kin, establishment"
    9th Prince f/ T.M.F. — Cold Wind
  • "laggin about exposing it to the hearing impaired establishment"
    Blackalicious — Smithzonian Institute of Rhyme
  • "Keep C-4 mounted under my establishment"
    Bootleg — Celebrate

Usage tips for "establishment"

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