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outlying

out·lying

US/ˈaʊˌtlaɪɪŋ/ rare

adjective

1.

relatively far from a center or middle

  • “outlying settlements”
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Origin

From outlie (Etymology 2) + -ing.

Phrases

  • outlying field
  • United States minor outlying islands

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