entrenched

BrE /ˈent.rɪntʃt/ AmE /ˈent.rɪntʃt/

adjective en → es

1 FIXED IDEA [attributive, predicative] B2

firmly established in people's minds or habits; deeply rooted

arraigado, profundamente establecido

  • an entrenched belief/habit

Collocations entrenched attitudes · entrenched beliefs

  • The idea of equality is now deeply entrenched in society.

    La idea de la igualdad está ahora profundamente arraigada en la sociedad.

2 STRONG POSITION [attributive, predicative] C1

firmly established or fixed, especially in a position of power or influence; well-established and difficult to change

consolidado, bien establecido

  • an entrenched position/power

Collocations entrenched power · entrenched interests

  • The company has an entrenched position in the market.

    La empresa tiene una posición bien establecida en el mercado.

3 MILITARY [attributive] C1

protected by strong defenses; fortified

fortificado, protegido por fuertes defensas

  • an entrenched position

Collocations entrenched positions · entrenched defenses

  • The troops were in an entrenched position.

    Las tropas estaban en una posición fortificada.