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Added 3 October 2026

established

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ verb

In Latin: fundātus Wiktionary

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simple past and past participle of establish

adjective

Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Having been successful for a long time and therefore recognized and generally respected.
Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area.

Origin

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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