Hinterland

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪntərˌlænd/

Hinterland (noun)

  1. an area far from cities or towns, often less developed
  2. the land behind a coast or the shore of a river

Examples

  • The village is located in the hinterland, far from the city.
  • Explorers often venture into the hinterland to discover new landscapes.

Common collocations: explore the hinterland, remote hinterland, hinterland village, inland hinterland, hinterland region

Synonyms of Hinterland

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hinterland

  • urban vs. rural areas