: 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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“Deep-rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/deep-rooted. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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