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afield
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Visitors came from as far afield as Australia to attend the festival.
The researchers traveled afield to study rare wildlife.
1.1
out in the countryside or natural environment, especially for battle, hunting, or work
Example
After a long day afield, the hunters returned with their catch.
The troops were sent afield before dawn to secure the ridge.
02
away from the main subject or relevant topic
Example
His comments took the discussion afield from the original agenda.
The debate wandered afield and became less productive.
2.1
outside the scope of one's familiarity or understanding
Example
The theory was afield from anything the students had studied before.
His ideas were considered afield of conventional philosophy.
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