Meaning of far-flung in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɑr ˈfləŋ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   far-flung

   Definitions

   1. distributed over a considerable extent

   Examples

   • « far-flung trading operations »
   • « the West's far-flung mountain ranges »
   • « widespread nuclear fallout »

   Synonyms

   • distributed
2. 2. remote

   Examples

   • « far-flung corners of the Empire »

   Synonyms

   • distant