FinnHun Finnish-Hungarian-English on-line dictionary and thesaurus

n The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

n The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

n That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.

n (slang) 'The establishment': the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Sometimes capitalized: the Establishment.