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inlying

American  
[in-lahy-ing] / ˈɪnˌlaɪ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. located near the center or farther in; lying inside.

  2. lying within a region or country.

inlying British  
/ ˈɪnˌlaɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. situated within or inside

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Etymology

Origin of inlying

First recorded in 1840–45; in- 1 ( def. ) + lying 2 ( def. )

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