far-flung

[ fahr-fluhng ]

adjective

1. extending over a great distance.
2. widely disbursed or distributed.

far-flung

adjective

1. widely distributed
2. far distant; remote

Word History and Origins

Origin of far-flung¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

But a northern population of beaked hazelnuts revealed something surprising: five distinct genetic subgroups, four of which could be traced to far-flung locations across British Columbia, some 800 kilometers away.

From Science Magazine

It does take place 10,000 years earlier, yet in most respects, life in this far-flung network of planets seems to have changed little in 100 centuries.

From Los Angeles Times

The first to open was Lancashire's Preston Bypass, now part of the M6, in 1958 - but the M1 became the first to link up far-flung towns and cities the following year.

From BBC

He added: "They have been doing wonders for the town of Wrexham and strongly share our passion for once again seeing Wrexham Lager enjoyed in all the far-flung corners of the globe."

From BBC

Trump appeals here, he said, because Democrats in Washington and Sacramento “don’t understand rural communities” and prioritize things like electric vehicles — which do not work well in far-flung places with few charging stations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• distant
• extensive
• global
• remote