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longevity definition

lon·gev·ity (län jev′ə tē, lôn-)

noun

    1. long life; great span of life
    2. the length or duration of a life or lives
  2. length of time spent in service, employment, etc.

Etymology: L longaevitas < longaevus: see longevous

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