long-standing
Translation
long-standing
Examples
They have a long-standing agreement.
They have a long-standing agreement.
It's a long-standing tradition in our family.
It's a long-standing tradition in our family.
Grammar Patterns
((long-standing)) + noun describes something that has existed for a long time. It's a long-standing tradition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: established, long-established; Antonyms: recent, new
Etymology
A compound of 'long' and 'standing' (from the verb 'to stand'). It literally means something that has been standing or existing for a long time.
Memory Tips
Picture something, like a rule or a problem, that has been 'standing' in place for a 'long' time.