Definition of: establishment

(es·tab′lish·mənt) noun
1. The act of establishing.
2. The state of being established, in any sense of the word.
3. Anything established.
4. A household; a family residence, with its grounds and equipment.
5. An organized staff of servants or employees, together with the building in which they are located.
6. A place of business, together with its equipment.
7. An organized civil, military, or navel force.
8. The act of recognizing a church as a state church.
9. A church so recognized.
10. A settlement in life; particularly, a fixed allowance or income.
—the Establishment Those collectively who occupy positions of influence and status in a society.