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Etymology of the English word establishment

the English word establishment
derived from the English word establish
derived from the Old French word establir
derived from the Latin word stabilire (make firm, establish)
derived from the Latin word stabilis (stable; steadfast)
derived from the Latin word stare (to stand; stand, stand still, stand firm)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *stā-

Derivations in English

antiestablishment, establishmentarian

Derivations in other languages

French establishment, Italian establishment

Cognates

Dutch establishment, French establishment, German Establishment, Norwegian establishment

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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