disestablishment

dis·es·tab·lish

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dis-i-stab-lish]
- /ˌdɪs ɪˈstæb lɪʃ/
- /ˌdɪ.sɪ.ˈstæ.blɪ.ʃmənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-i-stab-lish]
- /ˌdɪs ɪˈstæb lɪʃ/

Definitions of disestablishment word

verb with object disestablishment to deprive of the character of being established; cancel; abolish. 1
verb with object disestablishment to withdraw exclusive state recognition or support from (a church). 1
noun disestablishment The separation of church and state; the removal of a policy of having an official governing religion. 1

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Origin of disestablishment

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; dis-1 + establish

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Parts of speech for Disestablishment

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Disestablishment

disestablishment popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disestablishment usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for disestablishment

verb with object disestablishment

establishment — The action of establishing something or being established.

Just one Antonym for disestablishment

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