established
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Having been successful for a long time and therefore recognized and generally respected.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “established” mean?
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Is “established” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.