n. 25B6; noun
the establishment of a democracy : FOUNDATION, institution, formation, inception, creation, installation; inauguration, start, initiation.
a dressmaking establishment : BUSINESS, firm, company, concern, enterprise, venture, organization, operation; factory, plant, shop, office, practice; informal outfit, set-up.
educational establishments : INSTITUTION, place, premises, foundation, institute.
they dare to poke fun at the Establishment : THE AUTHORITIES, the powers that be, the system, the ruling class; informal Big Brother.