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Entrenchment: meaning, definitions and examples

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entrenchment

 

[ ษชnหˆtrษ›nสงmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military strategy

Entrenchment refers to a military tactic involving the use of trenches or fortified positions to protect troops from enemy fire. This method allows soldiers to maintain a defensive posture while minimizing exposure to attacks.

Synonyms

defensive position, fortification, stronghold

Examples of usage

  • The army dug deep entrenchments to withstand enemy bombardments.
  • Entrenchment provided the soldiers with a strategic advantage during the battle.
  • The general emphasized the importance of entrenchment in the face of an advancing enemy.
Context #2 | Noun

social psychology

In social psychology, entrenchment refers to the phenomenon where individuals or groups become resistant to change due to prior investment in their beliefs or positions. This can lead to a reluctance to consider alternative perspectives or evidence.

Synonyms

intransigence, obstinacy, stubbornness

Examples of usage

  • The entrenchment of their beliefs made productive dialogue challenging.
  • Entrenchment in one's viewpoint can hinder personal growth.
  • He struggled with entrenchment as new evidence contradicted his long-held opinions.

Translations

Translations of the word "entrenchment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrenchment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคฐเฅ€ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verankerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkokohan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะบั€ั–ะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umocnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎš็€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enracinement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afianzamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerleลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุณูŠุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakotvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakorenenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฉๅ›บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrjevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ festing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™mlษ™ndirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fortalecimiento

Etymology

The word 'entrenchment' originates from the verb 'entrench,' which itself is derived from the Old French 'entrencher,' meaning 'to cut in' or 'to carve.' The prefix 'en-' suggests the act of causing to be in a position, while 'trench' refers to a long, narrow excavation in the ground. The term evolved in military contexts, especially during the 17th century, when trench warfare became a significant tactical approach in armed conflicts. By the late 19th century, the notion of entrenchment expanded beyond military use to describe psychological and social rigidity, reflecting how deeply held beliefs can be resistant to change. Overall, 'entrenchment' encapsulates both physical and metaphorical forms of defense, illustrating resistance in various domains of human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,352, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.