entrenched Definition
- 1established firmly and difficult to change; ingrained
- 2dig a trench or trenches for defensive purposes
Using entrenched: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entrenched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's culture is so entrenched that it will take years to change.
Example
The political system is deeply entrenched and resistant to reform.
Example
The soldiers entrenched themselves behind the barricades.
entrenched Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with entrenched
a position that is strongly established and difficult to change
Example
The company has an entrenched position in the market.
entrenched interests
interests that are firmly established and difficult to change
Example
The entrenched interests of the oil industry have hindered progress towards renewable energy.
Example
He has entrenched himself in his new job and is unlikely to leave anytime soon.
Origins of entrenched
from en- 'in' + trench, from Old French 'trenchier', meaning 'to cut'
Summary: entrenched in Brief
The term 'entrenched' [ɪnˈtren(t)ʃt] describes something that is firmly established and difficult to change, such as a company culture or political system. It can also refer to digging a trench for defensive purposes, as in 'The soldiers entrenched themselves behind the barricades.' Phrases like 'entrenched position' and 'entrenched interests' denote firmly established positions or interests, while 'entrench oneself' means to establish oneself firmly and securely.
