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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A remote region; countryside that is relatively inaccessible. countable, uncountable

   "Near-synonyms: upcountry, interior, hinterland"

Synonyms

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;backwashbackwaterbackwaterbackwoodsboondock

Antonyms

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frontcountry

Example

More examples

"John is writing an assignment about the Brazilian backcountry."

Etymology

From back + country.

Related phrases

wop wops

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