definition of
establishment

[1] #1 establishment n. [constitution, formation, organization, organisation] 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". wn

[2] #2 establishment n. [institution] an organization founded and united for a specific purpose. wn

[3] #3 establishment n. [administration, governance, governing body, brass, organization, organisation] 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 rec. wn

[4] #4 establishment n. a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence. wn

[5] #5 establishment n. any large organization. wn