entrenchment
/ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/ · en·trench·ment
noun
- The process of entrenching or something which entrenches The entrenchment of new policies has been a long and difficult process.
- A fortification constructed of trenches The army built an entrenchment around the city to protect it from invaders.
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Did you know? The word 'entrenchment' has been used in various contexts, including military, politics, and social sciences, to describe the process of establishing or reinforcing a position, idea, or institution. Interestingly, the term has also been used in psychology to describe the process of forming deep-seated habits or beliefs.