long-distance
adjective/ˌlɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns/
[only before noun]- travelling or involving travel between places that are far apart
- a long-distance commuter
- long-distance flights
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- operating between or involving people and places that are far apart
- a long-distance phone call
- The pair embarked on a long-distance relationship, while he was in London and she stayed in New York.
- relating to a race distance of 6 miles or 10 000 metres or longer
- a long-distance runner
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