far-flung

== English == === Etymology === From far +‎ flung (“thrown”), suggesting something which has been thrown a long distance away from oneself. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌfɑːˈflʌŋ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfɑɹˈflʌŋ/ === Adjective === far-flung (comparative more far-flung or further-flung or farther-flung, superlative most far-flung or furthest-flung or farthest-flung) Distant or remote in relationship, space, or time. Synonyms: far-off, outlying; see also Thesaurus:distant Antonyms: see Thesaurus:near Widely distributed, wide-ranging, or widespread. Synonyms: common, ubiquitous; see also Thesaurus:widespread Widely but sparsely distributed. Synonyms: scattered, dispersed ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===