Longstanding (adjective)

  1. Existing for a long time; of long duration.
  2. Long established.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from long + standing.

Examples:

  1. The company has a longstanding reputation for quality.
  2. The conflict is longstanding and has yet to be resolved.
  3. The tradition is a longstanding one in the community.
  4. The organization has a longstanding policy of non-discrimination.
  5. The friendship is a longstanding one between the two.
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