hinterland

noun
UK: /ˈhɪntərlænd/
US: /ˈhɪntərˌlænd/

  1. The land or area lying behind the coast or shores of a river or lake.

    1. They explored the hinterland.
    2. The explorers ventured into the vast hinterland seeking new resources and trade routes.

  2. An area from which something, such as supplies or customers, is drawn.

    1. The city is its hinterland.
    2. This port serves as the main distribution center for a wide agricultural hinterland.

  3. A remote or undeveloped area; back country.

    1. He lives in the hinterland.
    2. The small village nestled deep in the hinterland remained untouched by modern advancements.

Synonyms

backcountry backwoods interior outback

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hinterland" in English means: The land or area lying behind the coast or shores of a river or lake., An area from which something, such as supplies or customers, is drawn., A remote or undeveloped area; back country..

The phonetic transcription of "hinterland" is /ˈhɪntərlænd/ in British English and /ˈhɪntərˌlænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hinterland": backcountry, backwoods, interior, outback.

Example usage of "hinterland": "They explored the hinterland.". More examples on the page.