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outlying
adjective out·ly·ing \ˈau̇t-ˌlī-iŋ\
: far away from the center of a place
Full Definition of OUTLYING
: remote from a center or main body <outlying areas>
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First Known Use of OUTLYING
circa 1690
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outlying
adjective out·ly·ing \ˈau̇t-ˌlī-iŋ\
Definition of OUTLYING for Kids
: being far from a central point : remote <We saw outlying parts of the city.>
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