outstation

English

Etymology

From out- +‎ station.

Pronunciation

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Noun

outstation (plural outstations)

  1. A station or post in a remote position; an outpost.
    • 1955 October, “Notes and News: Diesel Maintenance in Eastern Region”, in Railway Magazine, page 726:
      It is proposed also to provide two Regional stores, one at Doncaster and one at Stratford, to supply outstations and the main works with diesel locomotive spares.

Adjective

outstation (not comparable)

  1. (India, Malaysia, Singapore) Out of town.

Adverb

outstation (not comparable)

  1. (India, Malaysia, Singapore) Out of town.
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