Definition & Meaning of "longstanding"in English

longstanding

having persisted or existed for a significant amount of time

longtime

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most longstanding

Comparative

more longstanding

gradable

domain

duration, relationships, history

Examples

Their longstanding friendship began in elementary school and has endured through all the ups and downs of life.

(of a person) having held a certain position, role, or relationship for a long time

old

longtime

Examples

She is a longstanding member of the board, having served for over 20 years.

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