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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLongstanding
/ˈlɒŋˌstæn.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Having existed or endured for a long time; established over a significant period.
"The two countries have a longstanding tradition of diplomatic cooperation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English adjective 'lang' (meaning having a large linear extent or duration) and the present participle of the verb 'stand' (from Old English 'standan', meaning to remain in force or effect). First recorded in the mid-19th century, the compound merged these elements to describe customs, traditions, or relationships that have endured over a considerable period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Longstanding" is said worldwide
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de longue date
Transliteration: de lòng dāt
"C'est un problème de longue date entre les deux entreprises."
langjährig
Transliteration: lahng-yair-ikh
"Sie pflegen eine langjährige Partnerschaft."
di lunga data
Transliteration: di lunga data
"Hanno un'amicizia di lunga data."
de larga data
Transliteration: de lar-ga da-ta
"Tienen un compromiso de larga data con la comunidad."
de longa data
Transliteration: de lóng-ga da-ta
"Eles mantêm um acordo de longa data."
दीर्घकालीन
Transliteration: dirghakaleen
"यह हमारी एक दीर्घकालीन परंपरा है।"
长期的
Transliteration: chángqí de
"他们之间有着长期的合作关系。"
오래된
Transliteration: oraedoen
"그것은 오랜 전통을 가지고 있다."
長年の
Transliteration: naganen no
"それは長年の懸案事項でした。"
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