long-held

compound adjective3 KollokationenDurchschnittliche Häufigkeit: 5.1

refers to a conviction or principle that has been firmly maintained for a long period.

indicates a cherished aspiration or hope that has existed for many years.

lang gehegter Ehrgeiz

describes an ambition that one has had for a significant amount of time, often a life goal.

beschreibt einen Ehrgeiz, den jemand seit langer Zeit hegt, oft ein Lebensziel.