entrenched
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/
adjective
- Firmly established and difficult to change, especially referring to attitudes, beliefs, or habits.
- Old habits can become deeply entrenched over time.
- Entrenched political views often prevent compromise.
- The company has an entrenched culture of working late hours.
- Placed in a strong defensive position, as in a trench or fortification.
- The castle was entrenched with high walls and a deep moat.
- They remained entrenched in their bunker during the storm.
- The soldiers were entrenched behind the hill, ready for battle.
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