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The correct spelling is outlying.
How to pronounce outlying
noun
Say it like: Owt-eei-ng
The correct spelling is outlying. A region relatively remote from a central location. For example: "The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament."
Usage Examples
“The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament.”
“When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A region relatively remote from a central location.
adjective
- 1.Relatively remote from some central location.
- 2.Located outside of some boundary or limit.
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