Longstanding

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of long-standing. alt-of, alternative

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    having existed for a long time wordnet

Synonyms

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"We recognize your longstanding service to the community."

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