longstanding

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈlɔˌŋstændɪŋ/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Having existed or continued for a long time; of long duration.; Established or recognized over a long period; well-established.; Having been in a particular state or condition for an extended period.; Remaining unresolved or unaddressed for a long time.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Collocations

longstanding traditionlongstanding relationshiplongstanding issuelongstanding friendlongstanding commitmentlongstanding debatelongstanding concern

Derivatives

long-standing

Synonyms

establishedenduringpersistenttime-honoredvenerablelong-running

Antonyms

newrecentnovelshort-lived

Commonly confused

long-standing
EN: 'Long-standing' is simply the hyphenated variant spelling of 'longstanding'; both are acceptable, though the hyphenated form is more traditional.
long standing
EN: 'Long standing' as two words can function as a noun phrase meaning 'a long duration or period of existence' (e.g., 'of long standing'), whereas 'longstanding' is an adjective.

Spelling tips

EN: Both 'longstanding' (closed) and 'long-standing' (hyphenated) are accepted; the hyphenated form is more common in formal writing. Do not write it as two separate words when using it as an adjective.

💬 Examples

  1. The two families had a longstanding feud that dated back several generations.

  2. It is a longstanding tradition in the village to hold a festival every autumn.

  3. She was a longstanding member of the board of directors before her retirement.

  4. The committee finally addressed the longstanding issue of funding inequality.