long-standing
long-standing · longer-standing · longest-standing
alt, jahrelang, seit langer Zeit bestehend, eingeführt
Having existed for a long timeHaving existed for a long time; of long standing (duration).
/ˈlɒŋstændɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesHaving existed for a long time; of long standing (duration).
Near-synonym: long-lasting (often synonymous)
langjährig, langgedient, jahrelang
having existed for a long time
Having been done for long enough time to become convention.
Near-synonym: established
Long-standing custom calls for referring to the town chairman as mayor, even though we don't have a mayor.
altbewährt, alteingeführt, altgedient
Translations
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By meaning 2
having existed for a long time:
having been done for long enough time to become convention:
Forms
longer-standing/more long-standing, longest-standing/most long-standing| Comparative | longer-standing / more long-standing Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | longest-standing / most long-standing Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- having existed for a long time:longstanding
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form