longstanding

 [lawng-stan-ding, long-]   Origin

long·stand·ing

   [lawng-stan-ding, long-]
adjective
existing or occurring for a long time: a longstanding feud.
Origin:
1595–1605; long1 + standing

Synonyms
enduring, lasting, long-lasting.

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longstanding
also long-standing, c.1600 (n.), 1814 (adj.), from long (adj.) + standing.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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