long lived

/ˌlɔŋˈlɪvd/
adjective
  1. Living or lasting for a long time; having a long life or existence.
    • Tortoises are known to be long-lived animals, often surviving for over a hundred years.
    • Her grandmother was remarkably long-lived, celebrating her 100th birthday last year.
    • The company was long-lived, remaining in business for more than a century.
  2. Lasting or enduring for a long period; not quickly fading or disappearing.
    • The long-lived tradition of storytelling has been passed down through generations.
    • Their friendship proved to be long-lived, surviving many challenges over the decades.
    • This type of battery is long-lived and can power a device for years.
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