long-term group
nounUK /ˌlɒŋ tɜːm ɡruːp/
US /ˌlɔːŋ tɜːrm ɡruːp/
A group of people who stay together for a very long time.
Our reading club is a long-term group that has met every week for ten years.
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2. A set of people studied or followed over many years in research.
The scientists tracked the long-term group of patients for twenty years.
3. A collection of things kept together for a long period.
The museum keeps a long-term group of ancient coins in storage.
4. A business unit that is expected to stay in place for years.
The company formed a long-term group to handle its oldest clients.