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Added 8 October 2026

distant

/ˈdɪstənt/ adjective

In Latin: distāns, remōtus, longinquus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about distant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Separated in space or coming from or going to a distance.
distant villages
Far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship.
a distant cousin
Remote in manner.
stood apart with aloof dignity

Origin

Inherited from Middle English distaunt, from Old French distant, from Latin distāns.

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