entrenched

Meanings

• adjective

  established or deeply rooted in a place, position, or habit

• verb

  to establish or make (something) firmly or permanently in a place, position, or habit

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Synonyms

trench , consolidate , dig in

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Rhymes

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encircled , encamped , encarned

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Variants

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entrench , entrenched , entrenches , entrenching , entrenchment , entrenchments , intrench , intrenched , intrenches , intrenching

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Etymology

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From Old French entrencher 'to furnish, equip, provide', from entre 'between' + enchainer 'to chain'.

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1. The term 'entrenched' comes from the Old French word 'entrencher', which means 'to furnish, equip, provide'.

2. The longest entrenched military garrison in the world is the British Army's Gibraltar Garrison, which has been continuously manned since 1704.

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1. fortification: Structures built to defend against enemy attacks, such as walls, ramparts, and bastions.

2. deeply rooted: A term used to describe something that has existed for a long time and is firmly established.

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In military contexts, 'entrenched' refers to fortifications built by soldiers to protect themselves from enemy attacks. In a broader sense, it can also refer to deeply ingrained beliefs or practices that are difficult to change.

How to Memorize "entrenched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soldier building a fortification in the ground to protect himself and his comrades from enemy attacks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entrenched' with the image of a fortified position or a deeply rooted belief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Soldier is Entrenched Regularly' to remember the meaning of 'entrenched' as 'established or deeply rooted'.

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