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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLong-standing
/ˌlɒŋˈstæn.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having existed or continued for a long time.
"They finally resolved their long-standing dispute through mediation." - 2
Established over a long period.
"She has been a long-standing member of the committee for over twenty years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English adjective 'lang' (meaning extending for a great distance or duration) and the present participle of 'standan' (to remain in a particular state or position). First recorded in the early 17th century, the compound evolved to specifically describe customs, traditions, or relationships that have persisted firmly over a considerable period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Long-standing" is said worldwide
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de longue date
Transliteration: də lɔ̃ɡ dat
"C'est un problème de longue date."
langjährig
Transliteration: ˈlaŋˌjɛːʁɪç
"Das ist eine langjährige Tradition."
di lunga data
Transliteration: di ˈluŋ.ɡa ˈda.ta
"Questo è un accordo di lunga data."
de larga data
Transliteration: de ˈlar.ɣa ˈda.ta
"Es un problema de larga data."
de longa data
Transliteration: dʒi ˈlõ.ɡɐ ˈda.tɐ
"Eles têm uma amizade de longa data."
पुराना
Transliteration: purana
"यह हमारा पुराना विवाद है।"
长期的
Transliteration: cháng qī de
"这是一个长期存在的问题。"
오래된
Transliteration: oraedoen
"그것은 오랜 전통이다."
長年の
Transliteration: naganen no
"それは長年の懸案事項です。"
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