deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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The rules, which apply only to ethnic Tajiks, collide with deep-rooted Central Asian traditions, where children's names carry great symbolic importance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
She believed thinking about the language around the issue, education in schools and tackling deep-rooted societal misogyny could start to address things.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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
Commonplaces are culturally specific, but they will tend to be so deep-rooted in their appeal that they pass for universal truths.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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