establishment
Middle English: from Old French 'establir' meaning 'to establish', from Latin 'stabilire' meaning 'to make firm or stable'.
NOUN
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[/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/en-US]
establecimiento
literal
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institución
formal
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organización
neutral
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fundación
formal
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concepto de establecimiento
untranslatable
(The notion of 'establishment' may encompass various institutions or organizations, making a direct one-word translation less precise.)
Antonyms
disestablishment
A business, institution, or other organization; also, collectively, a powerful, influential group of people or institutions in a society or field, often seen as traditional or resistant to change.
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- The restaurant is a popular establishment for fine dining in the city. — This refers to a place of business.
- The new environmental regulations were met with resistance from the industrial establishment. — This refers to the powerful group in a specific field.
- She was part of a prestigious research establishment known for its groundbreaking discoveries. — This refers to a formal institution or organization.