1.
Long-distance is used to describe travel between places that are far apart.
Trains are reliable, cheap and best for ~ journeys.
ADJ: ADJ n
2.
Long-distance is used to describe communication that takes place between people who are far apart.
He received a ~ phone call from his girlfriend in Colorado.
? local
ADJ: usu ADJ n
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Long-distance is also an adverb.
I phoned Nicola long distance to suggest it.
ADV: ADV after v