longtime
Translation
of long duration, long-standing
Examples
He is a longtime friend of the family.
He is a longtime friend of the family.
She is a longtime resident of this town.
She is a longtime resident of this town.
Grammar Patterns
((longtime)) + noun describing a person's role or relationship He is a longtime supporter of the club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: long-standing, old; Antonyms: new, recent
Etymology
A compound of 'long' and 'time', literally meaning for a long period of time.
Memory Tips
Think of it as simply 'long time' squashed into one word to describe a noun.