Established
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Established is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of establish.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of establish.
More Meanings
- 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”).
- (Model, procedure, disease) Explicitly defined, described or recognized as a reference.
Example Sentences
Anglicanism did manage to strengthen its position in the southern English American colonies after Charles II's restoration (even in cosmopolitan New York), gaining established status in six out of the eventual thirteen.
Synonyms for established
Depending on context, synonyms include trite, accomplished, conventional, secure, foreign, firm.
Antonyms for established
Common opposites include unestablished.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deep-rooted, ingrained, habitual, accomplished, secure, deep-seated.
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