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deep–rooted
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deep–rooted
(adjective)
deep–rooted
/
ˈ
diːp
ˈ
ruːtəd/
adjective
deep–rooted
/
ˈ
diːp
ˈ
ruːtəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEEP–ROOTED
[
more deep–rooted; most deep–rooted
]
:
existing for a long time and very difficult to change
:
firmly established
The country's economic troubles are
deep-rooted
. [=
deep-seated
]
deep-rooted
beliefs
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