Synonyms: naturalized, established
Definition: introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
Similar words: strange, foreign
Definition: relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
Usage: foreign nations; a foreign accent; on business in a foreign city
Synonyms: constituted, established
Definition: brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
Usage: the established social order; distrust the constituted authority; a team established as a member of a major league; enjoyed his prestige as an established writer; an established precedent; the established Church
Similar words: deep-rooted, deep-seated, ingrained, implanted, planted
Definition: (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
Usage: deep-rooted prejudice; deep-seated differences of opinion; implanted convictions; ingrained habits of a lifetime; a deeply planted need
Similar words: entrenched
Definition: established firmly and securely
Usage: the entrenched power of the nobility
Similar words: grooved, well-grooved
Definition: established as if settled into a groove or rut
Similar words: legitimate
Definition: in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
Usage: legitimate advertising practices
Similar words: official
Definition: (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution
Similar words: recognised, recognized
Definition: provided with a secure reputation
Usage: a recognized authority
Similar words: self-constituted, self-established
Definition: constituted by or established by itself
Synonyms: conventional, established
Definition: conforming with accepted standards
Usage: a conventional view of the world
Similar words: orthodox
Definition: adhering to what is commonly accepted
Usage: an orthodox view of the world
Synonyms: established
Definition: shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt
Usage: the established facts in the case
Definition: established beyond doubt
Usage: a proven liar; a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness
Synonyms: accomplished, established, effected
Definition: settled securely and unconditionally
Usage: that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact
Similar words: settled
Definition: established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
Usage: with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night