Longstanding: meaning, definitions and examples
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longstanding
[ lɒŋˌstændɪŋ ]
duration of time
Longstanding refers to something that has existed for a long time or has been in place for a significant period. It often implies durability and stability in its existence or influence.
Synonyms
chronic, durable, enduring, perennial
Examples of usage
- She has a longstanding interest in environmental issues.
- The club has a longstanding tradition of community service.
- They have a longstanding relationship with the local charity.
Translations
Translations of the word "longstanding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 duradouro
- antigo
- prolongado
🇮🇳 दीर्घकालिक
- पुराना
- लंबे समय से
🇩🇪 langjährig
- dauerhaft
- lang anhaltend
🇮🇩 lama
- berkepanjangan
- berlangsung lama
🇺🇦 давній
- тривалий
- довготривалий
🇵🇱 wieloletni
- długotrwały
- od dawna
🇯🇵 長年の
- 古くからの
- 長期的な
🇫🇷 de longue date
- ancien
- durable
🇪🇸 de larga data
- antiguo
- duradero
🇹🇷 uzun süreli
- eski
- sürdürülebilir
🇰🇷 오랜
- 오래된
- 지속적인
🇸🇦 طويل الأمد
- قديم
- دائم
🇨🇿 dlouhotrvající
- starý
- dlouhodobý
🇸🇰 dlhodobý
- starý
- trvalý
🇨🇳 长期的
- 古老的
- 持久的
🇸🇮 dolgotrajen
- star
- trajen
🇮🇸 langtímalegt
- gamall
- varanlegur
🇰🇿 ұзақ мерзімді
- ескі
- тұрақты
🇬🇪 ხანგრძლივი
- ძველი
- მუდმივი
🇦🇿 uzunmüddətli
- köhnə
- davamlı
🇲🇽 de larga data
- antiguo
- duradero
Etymology
The term 'longstanding' originated from the combination of the word 'long', which derives from Old English 'lang', and 'standing', which comes from the Old English 'standan'. The use of the word 'long' to denote an extended period dates back centuries, while 'standing' has historically referred to something that is stable or not changing. The compound form 'longstanding' began to appear in English in the 19th century, indicating not just the length of time something has existed, but also an implicit weight of significance or reliability that comes with such duration. Throughout its evolution, the term has maintained its meaning related to time and stability, often being used in contexts involving traditions, relationships, or established practices.