far–flung

adjective \-ˈfləŋ\

: covering a very large area

: located in a very distant place

Full Definition of FAR-FLUNG

: widely spread or distributed <a far–flung empire>

: remote <a far–flung correspondent>

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1849

Synonyms: broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread

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