establishments

1. the act of forming or establishing somethingExamples: "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club"Synonyms: constitution, establishment, formation, organisation, organization

2. an organization founded and united for a specific purposeSynonyms: establishment, institution

3. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering somethingExamples: "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"Synonyms: administration, brass, establishment, governance, governing body, organisation, organization

4. a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residenceSynonyms: establishment

5. any large organizationSynonyms: establishment

6. (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitatSynonyms: ecesis, establishment