longstanding

Meanings

• adjective

  having continued for a long time; enduring or lasting

• adjective

  having continued in the same condition for a long time; unchanging

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Rhymes

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standing , handing , mandating

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Variants

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long-standing

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Etymology

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From Old English langstāndig, from lang (long) + stānd (standing)

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Trivia

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1. The longest-standing restaurant in the world is 'Meson Sacra Montserrat' in Spain, which has been in operation since 714 AD.

2. The longest-standing university in the world is the University of Bologna in Italy, which was founded in 1088 AD.

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Related Concepts

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1. enduring: Something that continues to exist or lasts for a long time

2. permanent: Something that does not change or is not likely to change

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Culture

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In literature, 'longstanding' is often used to describe traditions, institutions, or relationships that have lasted for a significant period of time. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the 'longstanding' racial tensions in Maycomb County are a major theme.

How to Memorize "longstanding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long-lasting tree or a monument that has stood for centuries

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'longstanding' with the idea of something that has been around for a long time

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots Of Notable Standing Things' to remember the definition of 'longstanding'

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