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Wide Field

/waɪd fiːld/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An extensive area of open land, especially one used for a specific purpose.

    "The wide field was perfect for the annual summer festival."
  2. 2

    A broad area of study or interest.

    "She decided to pursue a career in the wide field of environmental science."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wide' originates from Old English 'wīd', meaning broad or extensive, while 'field' comes from Old English 'feld', referring to an open area of land. Over time, the combination has evolved to describe expansive areas, both literally and metaphorically.

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