Distant
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British pronunciation/dˈɪstənt/
American pronunciation/ˈdɪstənt/

Definition & Meaning of "distant"

distant
01

having a great space or extent between two points

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Their house is located in a distant village in the mountains.
The hikers could see a distant mountain range on the horizon.
02

emotionally unavailable or unapproachable

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His distant manner made it hard for anyone to connect with him.
She gave him a distant look, as if lost in her own thoughts.
03

having a connection that is not close or direct, as in a remote familial or social relationship

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remote

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He found out he had a distant cousin living in another country.
She received a letter from a distant relative she had never met.
04

occurring far away in time

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His distant childhood memories often brought him nostalgia.
The distant future holds many possibilities, though no one can predict them.
05

far apart in nature, quality, or type

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Their views on the issue were distant, and they struggled to find common ground.
The two families came from distant cultural backgrounds, making their traditions vastly different.
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