established
Pronunciation: /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/
The English word “established” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- Having been successful for a long time and therefore recognized and generally respected.
- 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.
Etymology
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