long-standing problem
noun phraseUK /ˌlɒŋˈstændɪŋ ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˌlɔːŋˈstændɪŋ ˈprɑːbləm/
A problem that has been around for a very long time.
The broken road has been a long-standing problem for the town.
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2. A difficulty that people have tried to fix many times but it keeps coming back.
Litter in the park is a long-standing problem that the city keeps trying to solve.
3. An issue that has existed since long ago and is hard to change.
The shortage of clean water is a long-standing problem in the village.
4. A complaint or worry that has lasted for years.
Noise from the factory is a long-standing problem for nearby families.