longstanding
adjective/ˈlɔŋˌstændɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #10,740 most common English word
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time.
Example sentence
The two countries finally resolved their longstanding dispute over the border.
Synonyms & related words
- long-term
- enduring
- longtime
- persistent
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