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long-distance

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1long–distance

adj

Definition of LONG-DISTANCE

1
: of or relating to telephone communication with a distant point especially outside a specified area
2
a : situated a long distance away b : going or covering a long distance <long–distance roads> <a long–distance runner> c : conducted or effective over long distance <a long–distance relationship> <long–distance listening devices>

First Known Use of LONG-DISTANCE

1884

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