ENTRENCHED definition: firmly or solidly established; placed in a position of strength. See examples of entrenched used in a sentence.

The meaning of ENTRENCH is to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense. How to use entrench in a sentence.

ENTRENCHED definition: 1. Entrenched ideas are so fixed or have existed for so long that they cannot be changed: 2…. Learn more.

When you're entrenched, you're dug in. Sometimes that means you're literally in a trench, but usually it means you just won't budge from a position or belief.

Definition of entrench verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change. be entrenched (in something) Sexism is deeply …

1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending. 2. To fix firmly or securely: "Today managed care plans are entrenched in the economy, enrolling 61 percent of the …

establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. Military to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).