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longstanding

longstanding

39 4.3
Lasting for a long time
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɔːŋˌstændɪŋ/
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  • Mexico: Mexico is the Latin American country with the closest, most longstanding relationship with the Soviet Union.
  • a longstanding tradition
  • a longstanding problem
  • a longstanding dispute

Sri Lanka's longstanding high debt and large civil service have for a long time contributed to very high budget deficits.

Examples

  • This is the deal my government offers to foreign visitors in your situation as part of our longstanding tourism initiative.

  • Likewise, both governments must address the longstanding conflicts over the frontier region.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Anyway, I do think it's a pretty longstanding relationship.

  • - Listen, it's a complicated story, but it's longstanding.

  • If you must know, we have a longstanding agreement never to go to bed sober.

  • Now, Tom Stall is a family man with longstanding ties to this community.

  • You know of my longstanding friendship with the Griffiths.

  • Nevertheless, there is a longstanding Lebanese policy against government investment in the city.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Camilla Parker Bowles had a longstanding relationship with Prince Charles.

  • Tom has a longstanding friendship with his neighbor, built over many years of shared experiences.

Synonyms

old
vslongstanding
1.0

A thing that has existed for a long time and is not new

focuses on long duration without implying oldness or wear
long-term
vslongstanding
502 3.0

Lasting for a long time

refers to existing for a long past or present time
longtime
vslongstanding
190 2.4

Being in a job, role, or relationship for a long time

is more general about long existence without role focus
lifelong
vslongstanding
167 3.5

Lasting for a person's whole life

means long existence generally, not limited to a lifetime
lengthy
vslongstanding
109 3.5

Lasting a long time and making people bored

is neutral about value and does not imply excess length
long-time
vslongstanding
108 3.2

Being in the same job, relationship, or role for many years

describes long existence anywhere, not only in roles or states
persistent
vslongstanding
82 4.9

Lasting for a long time and not stopping easily

is neutral about duration without implying forceful continuation
prolonged
vslongstanding
69 3.9

Continuing for a longer time than usual

describes long existence without implying it exceeds normal expectation
long-standing
vslongstanding
45 4.1

Continuing for a long time

is the same meaning but written without a hyphen
lasting
vslongstanding
38 3.1

Continuing to be present or useful for a long time

speaks more generally about long existence, not effect emphasis
age-old
vslongstanding
38 4.2

Very old and present for a long time

simply denotes long existence without the strong ancient sense
long-lasting
vslongstanding
27 3.7

To stay the same or work well for a long time

refers generally to long existence rather than duration of effects
sustained
vslongstanding
22 3.9

Lasting a long time without stopping or getting weaker

allows long existence even if interrupted or variable over time
perennial
vslongstanding
21 5.3

Continuing for a long time and often returning

describes simple long existence without recurring or seasonal sense
long-lived
vslongstanding
6 3.9

That lasts for a long time

is about long existence generally, not just lifespan focus
long-run
vslongstanding
6 4.2

Happening over a long time, not just now

describes long existence itself rather than contrasting time perspectives
enduring
vslongstanding
1 4.2

Continuing for a long time without fading

is the general idea of long existence without stressing endurance quality
continuing
vslongstanding
2.8

Happening over a long time and not finished

covers long existence broadly, not only ongoing action
abiding
vslongstanding
4.4

Lasting for a long time, often about a feeling or belief

is a general term for long existence across any domain
agelong
vslongstanding
  • Archaic
8.4

Lasting for a very long time

refers to long existence without the poetic or vast timescale
standing
vslongstanding
  • Formal
4.0

Existing for a long time and not temporary

covers long existence generally, not only permanent institutional cases

Antonyms

557 3.0

Lasting for a short time and not permanent

66 6.3

Lasting only a short time

49 3.9

Lasting only for a short time

How Long

enduring
1 4.2
longstanding
39 4.3
short-lived
49 3.9

Surface Forms

longstanding positive

Morphology

longstanding = long + standing (transparent) = long + standing

The meaning is directly and predictably derived from 'long' + 'standing' = continuing for a long time.

Etymology

The word longstanding is made of two simple parts: long ('for a long time') and standing ('remaining' or 'staying in place'). So, longstanding describes something that has been in the same state or existed for a long time.