English · Adjectives
remote
/rɪˈmoʊt/
[/rɪˈmoʊt/]
distant, isolated
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Far away from towns or other people; distant.
Example
They live in a remote village that takes hours to reach by road.
They live in a remote village that takes hours to reach by road.
Etymology
From Latin 'remotus' (removed), from 'removere' (to move back).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes distant places and, now, working from home.