longstanding
|long-stand-ing|
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/ˈlɔːŋˌstændɪŋ/
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/ˈlɒŋˌstændɪŋ/
existing for a long time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'longstanding' originates from the combination of 'long' and 'standing', where 'long' meant 'extended in time' and 'standing' referred to 'remaining in place'.
Historical Evolution
'longstanding' evolved from the Old English word 'lang' meaning 'long' and 'standan' meaning 'to stand', eventually forming the modern English word 'longstanding'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'standing for a long time', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having existed for a long time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having existed or continued for a long time.
They have a longstanding friendship that dates back to their school days.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41