established

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

adj

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area.
Of any social or economic entity: part of the establishment (“groups with socioeconomic power”).
Explicitly defined, described or recognized as a reference.

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ en-us-established.ogg

established more established most established

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

estd. accomplished trite

established church established order established suit long-established nonestablished unestablished well-established

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