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radicato

deep-rooted

adjective rah-dee-KAH-toh Rare

Also means

entrenched

Usage Note

Radicato literally means 'rooted' (from radice, root) and is used figuratively for beliefs, habits, or prejudices that are deeply embedded — un pregiudizio radicato (a deep-seated prejudice). It can also describe a person or family firmly established in a place (una famiglia radicata nel territorio).

Examples

"È un'abitudine radicata nella cultura locale."

Natural Translation

It is a habit deep-rooted in local culture.

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