established

adjective

es·​tab·​lished i-ˈsta-blisht 

1

: accepted and recognized or followed by many people

established rules/customs/traditions

2

a

: successful for a long period of time and widely known

an established author/artist

an established law firm

… people with Ph.D.s have been credentialed by established experts in their fields

—Louis Menand

b

: growing or flourishing successfully

an established plant

an established flower garden

3

of a church or religion : officially recognized and accepted by the government of a country

Some of the religious groups lasted, but at a price. Their dogma hardened, and they developed organizational structures that are mirror images of established churches.

—O. B. Hardison, Jr.

Examples of established in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 13-track body of work shows the project’s ability to add prog, metal, indie and new wave to its established vintage funk, house and disco foundations. —Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Nowadays, the recruitment of dual nationals is an established part of the USMNT system. —Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

Individuals from after 8,500 years ago who lived in more established agricultural societies showed the most copies and therefore the most evidence of adaptation to eating diets high in carbs. —Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024

The current peer review model often favors researchers affiliated with prestigious institutions and those who conform to established norms or work in trendy fields. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing established

• established church
• established order
• pre-established