Lifelong

/ˈlaɪfˌlɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lasting for the entirety of a person's life.

She has a lifelong passion for music that began in childhood.

continuing or existing for the duration of a person's life.

He made a lifelong commitment to volunteer work.

pertaining to or characteristic of one’s entire life.

The organization promotes lifelong learning as a key to personal growth.

The term 'lifelong' is formed from 'life' + 'long', meaning lasting for the length of one's life.

lifelong learning

The ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development.

lifelong friend

A friend who has been with someone since a young age and continues to be part of their life.

lifelong commitment

A promise or pledge that is meant to last for the entirety of one's life.

commitment

A pledge or promise to do something.

dedication

The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.

devotion

Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

Forever

We're gonna be friends for life, no questions, just lifelong.

For the long haul

This relationship isn't just for now; it's lifelong.