From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbe steeped in history/tradition/politics etcbe steeped in history/tradition/politics etcLOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNTto have a lot of a particular quality a town steeped in history → steep
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be steeped in history/tradition/politics etc• Both are clifftop courses that are steeped in history.• The area is steeped in history.• The Hotel has great character and is steeped in history.• They brought with them a heritage and culture that is steeped in history and literature. 