longstanding

CEFRB2

/lˈɔˌŋstændɪŋ/

adjective

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  1. 01

    adjective

    Existing or continuing for a long time.

Examples

  • In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.

  • We recognize your longstanding service to the community.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

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In context

  • Independent developers began airing longstanding grievances, skeletons in the closet, and as-told-tos about Microsoft tactics over the years.

Quick test

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The two countries have a blank friendship that has lasted for over a century.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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