Remotest

/rɪˈmoʊtɪst/ adjective

Definition

The superlative form of remote; the most distant, isolated, or furthest from other places or people.

Etymology

From Latin 'remotus' (removed, set apart). The superlative form adds -est, following English's pattern for creating highest degrees of comparison.

Kelly Says

The remotest inhabited places on Earth—like Tristan da Cunha or Pitcairn Islands—are tiny communities that chose or were forced to exist in near-total isolation, creating unique cultures.

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