intrenchment
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃmənt/
noun
- The act of establishing something firmly and securely, or the state of being firmly established.
- The intrenchment of old traditions can slow down social progress.
- His intrenchment as team leader was challenged by new members.
- The intrenchment of democratic values took decades in that country.
- A defensive structure made by digging a trench, especially in military contexts.
- The soldiers took cover behind the intrenchment during the attack.
- Ancient intrenchments can still be seen in the countryside.
- The army built an intrenchment along the riverbank.
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