Word
established
Phoneticses·tab·lished, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃt/
UK/ɪstˈæblɪʃt/
Definitions
01well-known and accepted
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having existed for a long time and being respected or accepted by most people.
adj. having been in existence for a significant period and consequently recognised as authoritative or generally accepted.
“She is an established artist whose paintings are sold in galleries all over the world.”
“The company is an established leader in the telecommunications sector, having maintained a dominant market share for over three decades.”
Synonyms
02official or state-supported
C1 · Advanced Religion Formal
adj. officially recognised by a government or state, especially a church.
adj. formally recognised by a state as being the official institution within that jurisdiction, particularly regarding religious bodies.
“The Church of England is the established church in the United Kingdom.”
“The legal privileges of the established church were a subject of intense parliamentary debate during the nineteenth century.”
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03part of the power structure
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. belonging to the group of people who have power and influence in a society.
adj. integrated into the 'establishment' or the social and economic groups that hold traditional power.
“The young politician tried to win votes by attacking established political parties.”
“The movement sought to challenge established economic interests that had long dictated the city's urban development policies.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “established” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Recent surveys found signs that water voles had established themselves both upstream and downstream of the original release site.” “The UN World Food Programme ( WFP ) has been active in Colombia for nearly six decades and has an established presence in some of the areas hit hardest by the earthquake.” “While it has not been established how Eatwell caught the virus, it has been suggested that surgery in South Africa decades ago may have been the cause.” “Moreover, healthcare facilities are being established – and awareness campaigns conducted – so that residents no longer have to travel to Bunia for treatment.” Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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