This is the 7931st most frequent Dutch word.
eeuwenlange
"Eeuwenlange" means "centuries-long" in English.
Here, "eeuwenlange" is used as an adjective to describe 'conflicten,' indicating that the conflicts have lasted for many centuries.
De oorlog in dit gebied is het resultaat van eeuwenlange conflicten.
The war in this region is the result of centuries-long conflicts.
In this sentence, "eeuwenlange" qualifies 'tradities' to convey a deep historical continuity spanning centuries, pointing to their enduring significance.
Eeuwenlange tradities vormen de basis van deze cultuur.
Centuries-long traditions form the basis of this culture.
"Eeuwenlange" is employed to modify 'waterstromen,' highlighting the prolonged natural process that led to the formation of the canyon.