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1long–distance
adjective
: going or covering a great distance
: involving people who are far apart
of a telephone call : connecting to a place that is far away
Full 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>
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First Known Use of LONG-DISTANCE
1884
2long–distance
adverb
Definition of LONG-DISTANCE
1
: by long-distance telephone <called her long–distance>
2
: over or from a long distance
First Known Use of LONG-DISTANCE
circa 1961
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