hinterland
noun/ˈhɪntərˌlænd/
Frequency rank: #14,333 most common English word
Meaning
A remote or less developed area situated beyond a coast or urban center.
Example sentence
The small village sat deep in the hinterland, far from any major city.
Synonyms & related words
- interior
- backcountry
- wilderness
- outback
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