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longstanding

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɔŋˌstændɪŋ// UK //lˈɒŋstændɪŋ// long·stand·ing

adj. existing or continuing for a long time. You use this to describe relationships, problems, or traditions that have been around for many years.

adj. having existed or persisted over a significant duration. Often used to describe established relationships, disputes, or institutional practices.


SIMPLE

The two countries have a longstanding agreement.

CONTEXTUAL

The company finally resolved a longstanding dispute with its former employees regarding pension contributions.

COMPLEX

Despite recent changes in leadership, the university maintains its longstanding commitment to providing scholarships for students from underprivileged backgrounds.

Usage

Typically used attributively before the noun it modifies.

Pitfall

a long standing traditiona longstanding traditionWhile 'long-standing' with a hyphen is also correct, writing it as two separate words without a hyphen is generally considered a spelling error when used as an adjective.

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