Definition long-lost in British English

long-lost adjective

adjective

a long-lost person, especially a relative, is someone who you have not seen for a long time

Example

She greeted him like a long-lost brother.

Synonyms and related words

acquainted a hungry mouth (to feed) an old friend/ally/enemy etc

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a long-lost thing is something that has been lost for a long time

Example

the long-lost healing skills of our ancestors

Synonyms and related words

due away low