long-distance

1. Over a great length or distance.

   He is a long-distance runner.

   Langstrecken-

   covering a long distance

2. Referring to a nonlocal telephone call; a toll call.

   The hotel does not allow for long-distance phone calls.

   Fern-

   of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

3. Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.

   They are in a long-distance relationship.

   Fern-

irregular