outstation

[ out-stey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a post, station, or settlement in a remote or outlying area.

outstation

/ ˈaʊtˌsteɪʃən /

noun

1. a station or post in a remote region
2. in a radio network, any station other than the base station
3. a station set up independently of the head station of a large sheep or cattle farm
4. outstation movement
   the programme to resettle native Australians on their tribal lands

adverb

1. (in Malaysia) away from (the speaker's) town or area

Word History and Origins

Origin of outstation¹

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + station

Example Sentences

His mother, Gill discovered after World War II intelligence was declassified in 1974, had been one of the human “computers” who helped crack Germany’s Enigma code at an outstation of Bletchley Park.

From Science Magazine

At least nine remote communities and outstations are running out of water.

From The Guardian

But, for much of his life, Mawurndjul, who fought off leprosy as a child, has lived on even more remote outstations.

From Washington Post

That farm, together with its outstation The Peake, will be acquired by the Williams family who own properties that adjoin Anna Creek.

From BBC

One suggestion would have U.S. inspectors accompany their European counterparts on checks of outstations.

From Wall Street Journal