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deep-rooted

American  
[deep-roo-tid, -root-id] / ˈdipˈru tɪd, -ˈrʊt ɪd /

adjective

  1. deeply rooted; firmly implanted or established.

    a deep-rooted patriotism; deep-rooted suspicions.
deep-rooted British  

adjective

  1. (of ideas, beliefs, prejudices, etc) firmly fixed, implanted, or held; ingrained

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Other Word Forms

  • deeprootedness noun

Etymology

Origin of deep-rooted

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

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What he had run up against was a deep-rooted system of patronage controlled by a single family.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Xi has indicated over the years that he has deep-rooted philosophical objections to Western-style consumerism, seeing it as wasteful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Chengdu is "widely recognized for its vibrant music ecosystem and deep-rooted hip-hop culture," Universal Music wrote in a press release.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The young dog, too, was hungry; but he would have to be on the verge of starvation before the barriers of deep-rooted Labrador heredity would be broken, down.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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