ENTRENCHMENT


Meaning of ENTRENCHMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪntrentʃmənt ]

( entrenchments)

1.

Entrenchments are a series of long deep holes called trenches which are dug for defence by soldiers in war.

N-COUNT : usu pl

2.

Entrenchment means the firm establishment of a system or your own position in a situation.

...the entrenchment of democratic norms.

N-UNCOUNT

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