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    entrenched
    /ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃt/

    adjective

    • 1. (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained: "an entrenched resistance to change"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTRENCHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ENTRENCHED definition: 1. Entrenched ideas are so fixed or have existed for so long that they cannot be changed: 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › entrenchEntrench Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense. b. : to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position. c. : to establish solidly. entrenched themselves in the business. 2. : to cut into : furrow. specifically : to erode downward so as to form a trench. intransitive verb. 1.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTRENCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to establish something firmly so that it cannot be changed: This bold and comprehensive programme aims to restore growth, entrench low inflation, and reduce the public debt. entrench yourself. to establish yourself firmly in a position, job, etc. so that it is difficult to remove you:

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTRENCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If something such as power, a custom, or an idea is entrenched, it is firmly established.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › entrenchedEntrenched - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    When you're entrenched, you're dug in. Sometimes that means you're literally in a trench, but usually it means you just won't budge from a position or belief. Entrenched things are buried so solidly that they can't move — or just behave like they're firmly lodged in some deep hole.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionentrench verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    verb. /ɪnˈtrentʃ/ [usually passive] (sometimes disapproving) Verb Forms. to establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change. be entrenched (in something) Sexism is deeply entrenched in our society. entrenched attitudes/interests/opposition.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTRENCHED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    entrench in British English. or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ ) verb. 1. (transitive) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it. 2. (transitive) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change. 3. (intr; foll by on or upon) to trespass or encroach; infringe.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › entrenched_adjentrenched, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the adjective entrenched mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective entrenched. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. entrenched has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. fortification (late 1500s) physical geography (1890s) law (1920s) See meaning & use.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › entrenchENTRENCH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. Synonyms: embed, implant, set, ensconce, settle. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTRENCHED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ENTRENCHED meaning: 1. Entrenched ideas are so fixed or have existed for so long that they cannot be changed: 2…. Learn more.