noun
the doctrine of supporting the social or political establishment
• Syn: ↑establishmentism
• Hypernyms: ↑doctrine, ↑philosophy, ↑philosophical system, ↑school of thought, ↑ism
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\\-ēəˌnizəm\ noun (-s) : the system of giving official state recognition and support to a particular church : the setting up of an established church
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establishmentarˈianism noun
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Main Entry: ↑establish
Useful english dictionary. 2012.