entrenched Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb fix firmly or securely
    entrench; intrench.
  2. verb impinge or infringe upon
    impinge; trench; entrench; encroach.
    • This impinges on my rights as an individual
    • This matter entrenches on other domains
  3. verb occupy a trench or secured area
    entrench; dig in.
    • The troops dug in for the night
  4. adjective satellite dug in
  5. adjective satellite established firmly and securely
    • the entrenched power of the nobility

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