1 [with object] establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely:ageism is entrenched in our society establish (someone) in a position of great strength or security: by 1947 de Gaulle’s political opponents were firmly entrenched in power (as adjective entrenched)the more powerful and entrenched classes and groups apply extra legal safeguards to (a right guaranteed by legislation): steady progress was made in entrenching the individual rights of noblemen
2 [with object] establish (a military force) in trenches or other fortified positions: the corps was now fully entrenched on the Right Bank
3 [no object] (
entrench on/upon)
archaic encroach or trespass on: concessions which entrenched so deeply on the honour and dignity of the Crown
