longtimer

noun

long·​tim·​er
1
: one that has been in a place, position, or activity for a long time : old-timer, old hand
2
: a prisoner serving a long term : long-termer

Word History

Etymology

long time + -er

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“Longtimer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longtimer. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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