[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

far-reaching \far-reaching\ adj.
   having a wide range or effect; as, far-reaching or
   extensive forests; a far-reaching reform.

   syn: extensive.
        wordnet 1.5

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

far-reaching
     adj : having broad range or effect; "had extensive press
           coverage"; "far-reaching changes in the social
           structure"; "sweeping reforms" syn: extensive, sweeping
see also:
extensive sweeping 

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