old-established
Definition
Adjective: "old-established" describes something that has existed for a long time and is firmly established or recognized as traditional, reliable, or authoritative.
Usage Examples
- (A university that has been in existence for many years and has a strong reputation.)
- (A business that has been operating for generations and is considered trustworthy.)
- (Traditions that have been practiced for a long time and are deeply rooted.)
Advanced Usage
"old-established institution": a formal term for a long-standing organization or practice.
- The church is an old-established institution in this community. (The church has been a central, enduring part of the community for centuries.)
"old-established practice": a habitual or customary action that has been followed for many years.
- It is an old-established practice to hold a festival every spring. (This tradition has been carried out annually for a very long time.)
Variants and Related Words
- Old-established (adj): no other common variants; the word is a compound adjective.
- Well-established (adj): firmly established over a long period, often used interchangeably but with less emphasis on age.
- The company is well-established in the market. (It has a strong position, but not necessarily ancient.)
Synonyms
- Long-standing: having existed for a long time.
- Time-honored: respected because of long tradition.
- Venerable: old and respected because of age and wisdom (often used for institutions).
- Ancient: very old, but may lack the sense of establishment.
Related Idioms
- Old as the hills: extremely old, but not exactly "established."
- That tradition is old as the hills. (It is very ancient.)
- Set in stone: firmly fixed and unchangeable.
- The rules are old-established and set in stone. (They are long-standing and immutable.)